Company: Kindred Healthcare
Location: Lawrence, MA 01840
Position Type: Full Time
Employee
Reference Code: 024320
Become Part of the Kindred Story
The face of Kindred Healthcare is reflected in the thousands of employees who provide quality care every day. Our success as a healthcare company flows from the work they do each day. Quality care drives our people and our performance.
The Kindred story is one of positive outcomes, dedication and compassion, so it's no surprise that Kindred is one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Companies. Become part of it. Consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.
With more than 220 nursing and rehabilitation centers in 40 states, Kindred is one of the most respected healthcare providers in the country. More than 75% of our nursing centers have received quality awards from the American Health Care Association.
As a member of our dedicated team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing professional development programs and a strong policy of promoting from within. Join Kindred for a solid future with a natural leader in the healthcare industry.
Area Business Office Manager-Boston North
At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred’s 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com .
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.
About the Opportunity:
Provides oversight of and assistance in operations of several business offices within a geographic area as directed by the RMFA. Primary business office responsibilities include accounts receivable management, patient billing, accounts payable, payroll, central supply and Resident Trust Fund.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent, BA degree in Accounting or Business is preferred.
Experience:
Three years of experience in accounts receivable, collections or similar
Essential Functions:
Establishes and maintains financial files for all residents related to admission, billing, and collection of accounts receivable.
Completes all necessary documentation and updates applicable system data related to cash receipts, account research and adjustments, transfer of depository cash, and daily census activity.
Coordinates, performs, and documents the collection of accounts receivable and past due accounts.
Reviews payment policies and procedures with new admissions and their responsible parties.
Prepares billing for routine and ancillary services to state agencies, Medicare, veterans, and other billing agents.
Administers an reconciles resident trust accounts and petty cash.
Performs month-end close procedures and prepares and submits all required reports.
Provides supervision and assistance to the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator and other business office staff.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of long term care billing and collection practices and techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
Skilled in the use of computers and the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to be flexible in work hours.
Ability to be accurate, concise and detail oriented.
*Kindred Healthcare proudly supports Affirmative Action. Drug-free work environment.
Additional Information:
Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
