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Proctor, Vt, Us

Woodstock, Vermont, United States

Ludlow, Vermont, United States

Administrative / Business Office Manager Responsibilities: Orders all office supplies. Uses tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations, Collect money owed to facility from residents, family members, Medicare, Medicaid, and all other insurances, Assists with Medicaid Pending applications, and works with resident, family and applicable outside agencies to finalize facility coverage through Medicaid, Interacts with payers to define billing requirements and ensures prompt payment of claims. Manages census activities including daily weekly, and monthly balancing with the nursing and admissions departments. Assists DON with annual survey and complaint investigations as requested. CAll other duties as requested by Administrator.Accounting Responsibilities: Responsible for petty cash, reconciling and replenishing, make sure weekend petty cash is always full on fridays, Accounts Receivable – completes deposits and all billing requirements. Accounts Payable – enters all invoices, copy’s Administrator, cuts checks with Administrator. Responsible for Resident Trust Account for in-house residents, monthly reconciliations, quarterly statements mailed to responsible parties. Establishes and maintains a system of financial record keeping, to include issuing receipts, preparing and making bank deposits, and recording payments using proper segregation of duties. Participates with auditors, administrator and other bookkeeping staff for documents and reports. Human Resources Responsibilities: Completes background checks, all orientation paperwork with new employees, reviews all original paperwork periodically for correctness and appearance, brings changes to Administrator for approval. Payroll and/or backup to Payroll. Participates in employee counseling if requested by department manager. Unemployment – completes requests and appeals with department manager/approval by Administrator.

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Work with PointClickCare Software for multiple off-site long term care homes – Handling billing, accounts receivable, collection activities, and other daily duties• Connect with Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care/Coinsurances/Third-Party Insurances, Long Term Care Insurances, problem solve why claims were denied and investigate• Communicate with patients, families, etc. concerning amount owed and handled any questions concerning applying for Medicaid, or any questions they had concerning their insurance.

Rutland, Vermont, United States

• Directs processing of accounts receivable, adjustments/refunds, private and third party agencies, census information, ancillaries, cash deposits, and posting as applicable• Meets with, or ensures that another staff member meets with, all residents/responsible party upon admission and throughout the stay to explain financial obligations and paperwork; audits new admission files to ensure completeness and accuracy• Meets with, or ensures that another staff member meets with, all residents/responsible party upon discharge to explain any remaining financial obligations• Manages all month end processes, which include completion of data entry, review and correction of edits, and census reconciliation• Manages accounts receivable collections for past due resident accounts; ensures timely filing of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance claims• Recommends and prepares accounts for outside collection agencies, attorneys, and write off as applicable• Supervises, organizes, evaluates, and monitors business office operations and staff, as well as delegates administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other office personnel as necessary• Puts customer service first: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights

Rutland, Vermont, United States

• Attend regional, national, and management meetings - focus on problem areas and how we can fix them, provide regular support, feedback and shared information regarding how the Center operates and how it may improve• Develop special projects that add value to the worksite and defend project processes and outcomes• Evaluate work weekly within the Center Executive Director/Preceptor to identify progress and upcoming assignments• Observe or participate fully in all aspects of working at a center. (i.e., Family Conferences, team meetings, new employee orientation, clinical care conferences, financial and labor management, etc.)• Become knowledgeable with the laws, regulations and guidelines governing personnel administration• Become knowledgeable of reimbursement regulation and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long term care, administration and financing regulations impacting the center• Demonstrate ability to independently administer a GHC Center• Meet all state specific standards for licensure eligibility