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The New Jewish Home Accounts Receivable Manager in Manhattan Corporate - New York, New York
The Finance Department is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to join our team! This position will sit in 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Account Receivable :
The Accounts Receivable Manager provides assistance and guidance to the staff, residents and their families/designated representative with regard to their financial rights and responsibilities pertaining to residency at The New Jewish Home.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise/Guide staff on a daily basis
Assist staff in resolving billing issues
Print and analyze aging report and follow up on outstanding balances
Analyze and refund credit balances
Process/Monitor monthly billings
Monthly billing reconciliation
Ensuring that all payments are received electronically
Assist in making deposits as needed
Meet with Staff weekly to review aging reports and address issues
Follow up with various insurance companies to ensure proper direction of payments
Analyze resident’s accounts for accurate billing and payments
Correct charges/payments in billing system as needed
Maintain files in common drive
Prepare monthly aging reports by payer and present to Management
Review cash receipts for accuracy in posting
Maintain satisfactory attendance
Create/maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the Facility
Maintain confidentiality of all residents’ financial information
Maintain an organized work area so that files are easily accessible
Follow Nursing Home policies and procedures
All other related job duties
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :
Good communication and organizational skills
Knowledge and proficiency with computer and other office equipment
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Security and other entitlement and insurance coverage
Knowledge of General Ledger
Knowledge of Nursing Home reimbursement
Ability to relate well with residents/families
Ability to relate well with Management
Ability to Supervise staff
Ability to work with other staff as a team
Ability to utilize computer and other office equipment skillfully and safely
AGE-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :
Ability to relate to adult and geriatric populations in a manner that respects their needs and capabilities
Ability to interact with his/her staff in a manner that respects their needs
Ability to interact with fellow Supervisors in a manner that respects their needs
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Four years of College or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years billing experience preferred
Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Third party billing
Medicare and Managed Care SNF and Home Care billing and collection experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Required to reach and bend to access files
Required to sit at a desk for long periods of time
Required to use computer for longs periods of time
Required to open file draws which may weigh 50-75 pounds
Required to speak and write in an understandable manner
Required to possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to fulfill responsibilities for interactions and communication with Residents, families, staff, visitors and community agencies
Reasonable accommodations may be made enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident/patient care.