Regional Financial Specialist - NHS Management

Under direction and supervision of Director of Collections and Budget Compliance, to oversee and/or perform the successful and timely completion of all business and financial functions within the parameters established by NHS policies and procedures, state and federal regulation, and as needed to achieve the financial goals of the facilities assigned. Promote an environment that provides optimal efficiencies and superior quality of the business office.

Duties:

Ensures timely collections of all third party reimbursements including Medicare and Medicaid. Coordinates process involvements relative to A/R functions with staff, Ensures that A/R functions are conducted in a manner in which to maximize reimbursement and utilizes the most effective/efficient billing procedures. Work closely with Corporate Compliance Officer to ensure that all A/R functions are in compliance with known State and Federal regulations. Responsible for building and retaining relationships with related agencies to deliver exceptional customer service to clients.

Qualifications:

• Must have held the job title of Financial Specialist or Regional Financial Specialist or Business Office Manager in a long term care setting with billing experience
• Must be able to travel (much overnight) based on need
• Strong organization skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple
  tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills; ability to quickly identify problems and find effective
  solutions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and produce results under pressure
• Ability to effectively and harmoniously interact with facility, group, and corporate
  management and other employees at all levels; promotes teamwork and
  demonstrates strong leadership skills and professionalism
• Must be willing to assist facilities in other Regions, including those out of state, as
  required.
• Fundamental knowledge of accounting practices and agency reimbursement
  programs
• Willing and able to perform all Business Office functions as needed or required.
  Teach and Train all Business Office Functions.
• Healthcare billing and collection experience preferred
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
• Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Must have knowledge of office machines and equipment
• Computer skills required: Knowledge and routine use of American Healthtech &
  Add-On accounts receivable systems, FISS/Remote Medicare software, Medicaid
  software & websites, SSI ClickOn Netbilling, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel or
  Lotus 123, Microsoft Word, payroll system, RFMS and Internet.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or
  without reasonable accommodations
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrated excellence in previous job performance (Office Manager
  Background required)
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Must speak and understand English
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, positive attitude and professional manner