Job Description

 Business Office Staff

Administration Department

Position Overview:

Encinitas Post Acute is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility that specializes in short-term rehabilitation and 24-hour specialized skilled nursing care. We have been serving the community of Encinitas for many years!

As the Business Office Assistant, your primary responsibility is to assist the Business Office Manager in all tasks assigned. You will work closely with the BOM in ensuring all billing and claims are submitted on time and are compliant with State and Federal regulations.

• Understand all aspects of the billing process for all payer types.

• Review & Mail out Private Statements.

• Post ancillary charges.

• Participate in Tripe Check for Medicare and Managed Care Billing.

• Understand the collecting process for all payers’ types.

• Communicate with Residents/Family as needed.

• Complete facility statistical reports such as monthly facility statistics, daily census, licensure reports as applicable.

• Communicate with our billing company.

• Communicate with the Social Services Office, Medi-Cal and MediCare offices as needed.

• Communicate with Insurance companies, HMOs.

• Communicate with pharmacy, laboratory, X-ray, Hospice companies.

• Participate in meetings and committees such as daily stand-up, administrative, quality assurance/quality improvement, Medicare documentation review.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of medical billing and coding processes.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations is preferred.

• Skilled Nursing Facility experience is preferred.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.