ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE -SNF

SHIFT:

1. Balance daily census reports in the EHR: daily admissions, discharges, room changes, payer changes, etc.
2. Monitor Medicare days and communicate with Social Services and MDS if there’s any resident approaching 100 days.
3. Monitor HMO authorizations for residents under Kaiser and other insurance companies, ensure all authorizations are current.
4. Monitor Medi-Cal cases: pending applications and authorizations to treat.
5. Prepare statements for Private Pay residents; collect payments, make phone calls and/or send collection letters to residents with outstanding balances.
6. Prepare Treatment Authorization Requests for residents under Medi-Cal.
7. Prepare and deposit weekly cash receipts and send copies to Eskaton.
8. Month end billing: send all invoices and charges to processor to allow billing opportunity to input and close month end in a timely manner.
9. Verify insurance coverage for all possible admissions and for patients in need or receiving Outpatient Therapy.
10. Communicate with processor/biller on a daily basis regarding patient accounts, authorizations, cash receipts, etc.
11. Communicate with the Pharmacy, Diagnostic Lab, and other vendors regarding payer status and other changes affecting individual accounts.
12. Work closely with Controller for follow up on outstanding balances, aging of accounts, and other accounts receivable issues.
13. Ensure that all resident data in the EHR are accurate and up to date.
14. Maintain Petty Cash.
15. Assist in the Business Office daily routine.
16. Provide coverage of other administrative positions as need for vacations, etc.
17. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
18. The ability to maintain business/professional boundaries with all staff, management and outside vendors. 
19. Responds to all verbal and written communication within 24 hours of receipt.
20. Attends and participates in Department meetings.
21. Assists with special projects as needed.
22. Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and residents at all times.
23. Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and residents when needed.
24. Acts as a positive role model and mentor for staff.
25. Adheres to company policies and Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Code of Conduct.
26. Other duties as assigned from direct supervisor and/or department Director.
27. Maintains compliance with company policy.