Business Office Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Business Office Manager receives Accounts Receivable for the nursing home. Organizes, maintains and completes all administrative reports required for efficient functioning of the nursing home. Strives to maintain communications with other departments and with the Administrator. Manages petty cash and other finances of the facility. Maintains receipts for expenditures. Reports all significant information to the Administrator. Responsible to the Administrator.

High school diploma required. Business courses preferred, but not required.

• Must have some experience with bookkeeping.
• Must be able to type, and to use other office equipment.
• Will receive some on-the-job training regarding proper handling of administrative matters according to formulated policies.
• General knowledge of nursing home function.
• Has the ability to work well with the general public.
• Has the ability to meet and deal with a variety of employees, residents, and relatives.
• Considerable initiative and judgment is needed in promoting favorable public relations.
• Must be sociable, courteous, and have a memory for details.
• Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination.

• Handles patient's funds and distributes their money according to the patient's demand, or to expenses incurred outside of the facility, when necessary.
• Completes weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Answers the telephone.
• Relates knowledgeable information regarding admission requirements and rates.
• Assists in filing and maintaining discharge records.
• Completes Federal, State, and miscellaneous forms upon request, and as part of routine admission.
• Assists the Administrator as directed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Attends required staff in-services, meetings, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.
• Is aware of and adheres to Patient’s Bill of Rights and confidentiality of patient information including HIPAA regulations.
• Interacts with patients and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
• Is aware of Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

Requires full range of body motion including:

• Standing/Walking
• Bending/Stooping
• Lifting/Handling/Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Balancing
• Pivoting/Turning
• Crouching/Crawling/Kneeling
• Reaching Climbing
• Speaking/Hearing/Seeing