AP and Patient Trust Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dynamic professional ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and their families? Join our team at Altoona Health and Rehab as an AP and Patient Trust Specialist , where your leadership and relationship-building skills will be pivotal in maintaining a strong community presence and ensuring a seamless admission experience for prospective residents.

The Accounts Payable and Patient Trust Specialist is responsible for managing financial transactions related to vendor payments and overseeing patient trust accounts in a healthcare setting. This dual-focused role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations while providing exceptional service to patients and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process and manage invoices from vendors and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to address discrepancies or disputes.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Generate reports on accounts payable activity and financial forecasts for management.

Patient Trust

• Administer patient trust accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational policies.
• Assist patients and their families with inquiries related to trust fund transactions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of patient trust accounts.
• Initiate and document deposits, withdrawals, and transfers within patient trust accounts.
• Provide regular statements and reports to patients and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Working knowledge in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or healthcare financial operations required.

Skills

• Attention to Detail: Ability to review financial documents with precision and accuracy.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to interact with colleagues, vendors, and patients.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in financial software, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful and proactive in handling discrepancies and improving processes.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and accountability in handling sensitive financial information.
• Empathy: Approaches patient trust management with care and understanding.
• Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Background Checks:
As part of the employment process, all candidates may be subject to a background check. This check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks. The information obtained through these background checks will be used solely to evaluate your suitability for employment. Any discrepancies or false information provided may result in disqualification from consideration or termination if already employed. By applying for employment, you consent to the background check process as outlined above.

Drug Screening:
This organization is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo drug screening. Drug screening may include testing for illegal substances and certain prescription medications that may impair job performance or safety. Refusal to undergo drug screening or testing positive for prohibited substances may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination. By applying for employment, you consent to the drug screening process as outlined above.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:
This organization does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of services and benefits of its activities or in employment. This policy applies whether carried out directly by the organization or through a contractor or other entity.

This statement complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 C.F.R. Part 80), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 84), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 91).

Confidentiality:
All information obtained through the background check and drug screening process will be kept confidential and used solely to evaluate qualifications for employment.

Legal Compliance:
Please note that the background check and drug screening policies may be subject to additional requirements or variations based on local, state, or federal laws.

Disclaimer:
This statement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment. Policies and procedures regarding background checks and drug screenings may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change at the discretion of the organization.