Full Time Position Fitchburg Healthcare is seeking an Accounts Receivable Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are driven to provide each of our patients with an experience that exceeds their expectations. Whether you are a short-term patient with rehabilitation needs after a hospital stay or a long-term patient with chronic and complex care needs, our skilled nursing facilities are designed to offer personalized healthcare.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all billing and collecting task for Private Pay, Medicaid, Hospice and Managed Care. Assists with Medicaid Pending application process as needed. Performs and oversees the completion of all business office related tasks Reviews, analyzes and interprets financial data to monitor progress toward established goals; identifies deterrents to success and implements improvements as necessary to enhance efficiencies and results; facilitates effective problem resolution and development of business office goals and objectives. Participates in the development and successful implementation of plan(s) of improvement as indicated, recommended or required by Business Office Consultant, Regional Director of Business Office Operations, Internal Audit, or any other company or regulatory compliance consultant or entity. Communicates progress toward goals and continuing obstacles to Executive Director and group management team, verbally or in writing, as dictated by company standards. Provides training to business office employees that is necessary to successful job performance, consistent with company standards and expectations, and facilitates cross-functional awareness and proficiencies Promotes open communications between internal and external customers and employees to enhance cooperative efforts, improve business office performance and assure consistently positive outcomes; maintains a strong working rapport with critical contacts and liaisons such as Medicaid caseworkers, resident representatives, third party administrator representatives, facility department managers and group personnel Participates in cash acceleration and any other special projects as warranted and directed by Executive Director Coordinates, facilitates and participates in periodic meetings and training workshops as assigned Keeps abreast of current state, federal and company policies, procedures and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in accounting, healthcare administration or business management preferred or a high school diploma with equivalent work experience Fundamental knowledge of basic accounting principles and agency reimbursement programs. Healthcare billing experience in long term care setting, required Collection experience, preferred Supervisory experience, preferred Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance Benefits include but not limited to: Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Perks Life Assistance Program Home and Auto Insurance Discounts Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount) Six Flags discounts Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.