Business Office Assistant

at  Canyon Oaks Nursing Rehabilitation Center

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Assists the Business Office Manager and Bookkeeper in the daily accounting functions in accordance with current acceptable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to have occasional exposure to excessive noise and frequent exposure to chemicals in the form of copy toner.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Ability to effectively communication with other departments in the facility.
• Constant exposure to mechanical equipment in the form of computers, copiers and telephones
• Ability to attend and participate in continuing education.
• Ability to engage in frequent customer-focused interaction with residents and their families.
• Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

• Assists in the completion of initial and re-authorizations as needed of all Managed Medical and LTC MediCal custodial residents, including pertinent documentation necessary for approval.
• Keeps accurate and necessary tracking system for Authorizations needed.
• Completes Authorizations timely and follow up for approval.
• Submits claims for Managed Medical and LTC MediCal, including follow up, phone calls and Appeals.
• Researches and follows up on claims as assigned by the Office Manager and Bookkeeper, i.e. Claims submission, Appeals, follow up and correspondence; accountability to the Business Office Manager/Bookkeeper for the assigned accounts with oral and written reports of action taken.
• Assists in the Collection Process of all private accounts, including phone calls, collection letters and the policy and procedure for collections.
• Performs assertive functions as necessary or directed, i.e. letters, phone calls, photocopying, etc.
• Relieves receptionist for breaks and lunch or whenever needed.
• Engages in cross training for all business related services.