Business Office Assistant

Ecumen
United States, Minnesota, Duluth
Nov 13, 2024
Description Full Time Business Office Assistant l 64 hours/2 Weeks l 8:00am - 4:30pm, No Weekends The Business Office Assistant assist's with accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections and, cash flow management. Provides support and back up to scheduling, telephones and reception. Provides back up support for telephone, receptionist as needed. About Us: Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Essential job responsibilities include: Collects and codes invoices to correct department for accounts payable processing and maintains all agency licenses. As applicable to location, performs duties related to patient registration including eligibility criteria and insurance. Ensures all information is verified and entered accurately. As applicable to location, performs eligibility criteria process. Enters/maintains correct and current financial information on patients in computer system including authorizations. Checks for overlaps and alerts Manager/Director and/or designee for appropriate follow-up. Maintains current information on clients, physicians, insurance companies, etc. in software database. Maintains inventory of office and medical supplies and orders as necessary, including stationery, business cards, etc. Establishes relationships with residents and families while interacting in a professional manner, assisting them as needed. Office Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Minimum of one year of related experience Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance, if applicable Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher in business or related field Prior experience working with seniors Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)