Business Office Manager

Business Office Manager

Bakersfield Post Acute - Bakersfield, CA
Salary: $104,000/year | Full-Time
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Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Office Manager to oversee and support our facility's business office operations.

This role is essential in ensuring accurate billing, census management, financial compliance, and effective supervision of office staff.

If you thrive in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment and enjoy leading a team with purpose, we invite you to apply.
General Purpose

Support facility operations by maintaining efficient business office systems, overseeing billing processes, managing census and authorizations, and supervising business office staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities


* Obtain managed care and Medi-Cal/Medicaid authorizations, including bedholds


* Assist with managing the resident trust fund, including monthly statements


* Supervise business office staff and administer disciplinary measures when needed


* Maintain census and report status changes accurately and promptly


* Attend stand-up meetings when requested by the Administrator


* Assist residents and families with Medi-Cal/Medicaid applications


* Prepare TARS and track Medi-Cal/Medicaid redeterminations


* Participate in billing and payment processes, including bank deposits


* Conduct collection activities for outstanding or bad debts


* Schedule, assign, and follow up on staff work to meet operational requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities


* Assist with overall supervision and management of business office personnel


* Ensure staff follow facility policies, procedures, and financial best practices

Qualifications
Education & Experience


* High school diploma or equivalent required


* Strong understanding of skilled nursing billing, payments, and insurance processes


* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs


* Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care facility


* PCC (PointClickCare) experience preferred

Skills & Abilities


* Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and policy manuals


* Strong communication skills; able to respond to questions from managers and employees


* Ability to perform mathematical functions such as percentages, ratios, and proportions


* Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Demands


* Frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting


* Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, and hearing


* Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling


* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


* Prolonged use of computer and office equipment


* Must be able to meet vision requirements (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment)

Work Environment


* Noise level is generally low...