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:

1.      Good communication and organizational skills

2.      Knowledge and proficiency with computer and other office equipment

3.      Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Security and other entitlement and insurance coverage

4.      Knowledge of General Ledger

5.      Knowledge of Nursing Home reimbursement

6.      Ability to relate well with residents/families

7.      Ability to relate well with Management

8.      Ability to Supervise staff

9.      Ability to work with other staff as a team

10.  Ability to utilize computer and other office equipment skillfully and safely

AGE-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

1.      Ability to relate to adult and geriatric populations in a manner that respects their needs and capabilities

2.      Ability to interact with his/her staff in a manner that respects their needs

3.      Ability to interact with fellow Supervisors in a manner that respects their needs

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Four years of College or equivalent experience

2.      Minimum 5 years billing experience preferred

3.      Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience

4.      Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Third party billing

5.      Medicare and Managed Care SNF and Home Care billing and collection experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1.      Required to reach and bend to access files

2.      Required to sit at a desk for long periods of time

3.      Required to use computer for longs periods of time

4.      Required to open file draws which may weigh 50-75 pounds

5.      Required to speak and write in an understandable manner

6.      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.