Bookkeeper / Medicaid Specialist Job Murfreesboro area,Tennessee USA,Accounting

NHC Murfreesboro is currently looking for a Bookkeeper to join their team! This position is responsible for the following: *

Assist patients with State Medicaid application for secondary coverage and long term care benefits
* Maintain an accurate daily census record.
* Accumulate and price all charges for supplies and services.
* Classify all charges between distinct service areas.
* Record charges for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
* Bill accurately and timely all parties for the services rendered.
* Assist the administrator in collection of accounts receivable. (This requires understanding of reimbursement procedures including state and federal contracts, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private insurance, etc.).
* Maintain files and documentation on the status of all outstanding accounts receivable.
* Safeguard all cash transactions.
* Deposit all cash receipts intact each day after reconciling money to the original documentation.
* Maintain petty cash funds.
* Record the cash receipts for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
* Determine that all disbursements have proper authorization, receiving and documentation.
* Classify and record all disbursements for entry to general ledger.
* Assist administrator to ensure timely payments which maximize cash management.
* Submit in a timely fashion personnel action forms after proper authorization, maintaining historical record in personnel file.
* Account for all transactions in Patient Trust Fund.
* Be familiar with and follow all company and facility policies and procedures.
* Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines.
* Other duties as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience in insurance verifications and collections experience required
* Payroll experience preferred
* Possess good communication skills with attention to detail.
* Be able to work effectively and thoroughly with patients and families.
* Be well-organized, persistent and work as a team player with other departments. Computer skills:
Microsoft Office skill set mid-level fluent knowledge of Excel Other Requirements:
* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
* Able to work accurate and effectively with pressures of report schedules
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Able to work with a team Benefits: NHC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k match and much more. A complete list of benefits available at time of interview. EOE

Bookkeeper ​/ Medicaid Specialist

Bookkeeper / Medicaid Specialist