What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager Hospice position at LHC Group?
Summary
The Hospice Business Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and directing the administrative support and non-clinical operations of the agency. The Business Manager must ensure that all duties are performed in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable rules, policies, and regulations. The Business Manager is responsible for ensuring that all administrative support functions for the agency are operating effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates with appropriate parties to ensure agency patient billing data is captured and processed timely.
- Responsible for overseeing and maintaining contracts, binders, and HR/medical files for all agency employees and contract staff in accordance with policy and applicable regulations.
- Manages non-clinical staff (as applicable to location) and manages all non-clinical workflow and processes in the office. This includes providing input into hiring, disciplinary, and separation decisions.
- Responsible for the procurement and cost-effective inventory control of goods and services utilized by the facility (ex. medical supplies, DME use, office supplies, and contracted services) within budgeted guidelines and in collaboration with the clinical manager.
- Manages incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail.
- Uploads patient information in the patient's medical record on a daily basis.
Creates a welcoming environment for visitors and employees to be productive and satisfied.
Ensures timely & proper processing of paperwork related to injury and accident logs.
Assists the clinical director with preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions to drive financial performance.
Education and Experience
- At least 3 year healthcare experience, or 3 year experience in an office administration role or a bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, written, and verbal communication, and time management skills.
- Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates strong process and people leadership abilities.
- Experience with payroll process, supply management, and basic financial knowledge preferred
