Business Office Manager
Chicago Behavioral Hospital · Des Plaines, IL · 3 days ago
Administrative$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Business Office Manager function oversees timely follow-up and collection of third-party payer receivables to ensure maximum reimbursement and minimal aging of accounts. This role supervises billers, collectors, and financial counselors; serves as the primary liaison between the facility and third-party payers; and supports month-end close processes.
Responsibilities
- Review and troubleshoot accounts
- Process and submit weekly and monthly reports
- Prepare required logs
- Train and support staff
- Ensure adherence to departmental, facility, and corporate policies
Requirements
- Working knowledge of hospital billing, insurance regulations, and revenue cycle operations
Skills
- Knowledge of hospital billing and collection workflows, including third-party payer follow-up
- Knowledge of general ledger accounts and adjustment processes
- Knowledge of report preparation, logs, and reconciliation for month-end close
- Knowledge of computer systems and software applications, including basic MS Excel
- Skill in organizing, supervising, and prioritizing workloads to meet strict deadlines
- Skill in reviewing staff work and recommending performance improvements
- Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor
- Detail oriented and possessing strong time management skills
Benefits
- Monthly bonus eligible
- 401(k) + matching
- Health Insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
Qualifications
- Education & Licensure: High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of collection experience in a healthcare setting is required or any combination of education, training, or experience in a business office environment. Hospital experience highly preferred
- Working knowledge and understanding of insurance rules and regulations
- Basic familiarity with MS Excel
- Additional Requirements: Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor is needed. Detail oriented and possessing strong time management skills is necessary in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. Weekend/holiday work will be required if the first day of the month falls on a Saturday or Sunday
Pay
The expected compensation range for this role is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year, plus bonus eligible.
Schedule
This is a full-time role.