Job Description

NHC Murfreesboro  is currently looking for a Bookkeeper  to join their team!

This position is responsible for the following:  

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  • Assist patients with State Medicaid application for secondary coverage and long term care benefits
  
  
  • Maintain an accurate daily census record.
  
  
  • Accumulate and price all charges for supplies and services.
  
  
  • Classify all charges between distinct service areas.
  
  
  • Record charges for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
  
  
  • Bill accurately and timely all parties for the services rendered.
  
  
  • Assist the administrator in collection of accounts receivable. (This requires understanding of reimbursement procedures including state and federal contracts, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, VA, private insurance, etc.).
  
  
  • Maintain files and documentation on the status of all outstanding accounts receivable.
  
  
  • Safeguard all cash transactions.
  
  
  • Deposit all cash receipts intact each day after reconciling money to the original documentation.
  
  
  • Maintain petty cash funds.
  
  
  • Record the cash receipts for processing in an automated accounts receivable system.
  
  
  • Determine that all disbursements have proper authorization, receiving and documentation.
  
  
  • Classify and record all disbursements for entry to general ledger.
  
  
  • Assist administrator to ensure timely payments which maximize cash management.
  
  
  • Submit in a timely fashion personnel action forms after proper authorization, maintaining historical record in personnel file.
  
  
  • Account for all transactions in Patient Trust Fund.
  
  
  • Be familiar with and follow all company and facility policies and procedures.
  
  
  • Meet all reporting requirements and deadlines.
  
  
  • Other duties as assigned from time to time.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in insurance verifications and collections experience required 


• Payroll experience preferred


• Possess good communication skills with attention to detail.


• Be able to work effectively and thoroughly with patients and families.


• Be well-organized, persistent and work as a team player with other departments.

Computer skills: Microsoft Office skill set mid-level fluent knowledge of Excel

Other Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail


• Able to work accurate and effectively with pressures of report schedules


• Excellent verbal and written skills


• Able to work with a team

Benefits: NHC offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k match and much more. A complete list of benefits available at time of interview.

EOE

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