ADMIN ASST

Forrest Health is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant in Prentiss, MS. The role involves critical thinking, organization, and timely reporting for the Nursing Facility. Responsibilities include managing billing, maintaining records, and assisting the Administrator with special projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in office duties, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Professionalism and effective communication skills are essential.
Job Summary

The Business Office/Clerical/Administrative Assistant will perform the duties as outlined in the following responsibilities. All duties demand critical thinking, organization and timely completion of reports required for the efficient functioning of the Nursing Facility and maintaining records of significant information reporting directly to the Administrator. This position requires interaction with co-workers, residents and families. Professionalism is of the utmost importance.

Performance Expectations

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: attend meetings specific to the job and maintain daily resident status changes to accurately balance the census as it relates to the monthly facility and vendor billing. Accounts Payables entry, Hospice, Private Pay, and Resident liability billing and collections, Deposits, Manages the Resident Trust Fund account and maintains records for the Division of Medicaid annual audits, works closely with the Division of Medicaid regional office to ascertain pending Medicaid cases are completed timely, completes daily/weekly insurance verification on referrals, maintains the Survey Readiness manual for inspections, maintains the Emergency Operations manual, completes the month end close out procedures and prepares Medicare part A and B claims through leading Triple Check meetings with pertinent departments. Assist Administrator as needed for special projects

Qualifications

Education/Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required. Understanding/use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Basic understanding/use of American HealthTech Application.

Work Experience

1 year of experience in secretarial/office duties preferred.

Mental Demands

Ability to recognize and respond to priorities. Results-oriented. Commitment to meeting deadlines and resolving problems. Demonstrate good written and verbal communication. Ability to defuse tensions. Works with rigid deadlines and varying workloads. Works with frequent interruptions. Must be capable of independent performance.

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