Accounts Receivable Coordinator - Onsite

Amedisys; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support – infertility coverage

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an AR Coordinator to ensure proper payment according to payer guidelines for an assigned portfolio of claims in a productivity-based environment.

You will handle insurance payor collections, apply medical billing knowledge, and use MS Office to document and analyze accounts, aiming for timely and accurate reimbursements while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in collecting payments from insurance payors on denied or partially paid claims.
• Two years of Healthcare AR Collections experience.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry and typing 40-50 WPM with high accuracy.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• As an AR Coordinator, ensure proper payment according to payor guidelines for an assigned portfolio of claims.
• Maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment while meeting daily goals.
• Utilize MS Office tools to document and analyze accounts and communicate with payors.
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving in billing inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Medical billing

AR collections

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Typing 40-50 WPM

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare as an AR Coordinator? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $17-$20 / H

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

As an AR Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring proper payment according to payor guidelines for an assigned portfolio of claims. The position is in a productivity based working environment.

• Knowledge of medical billing guidelines and criteria for reimbursement including governmental payors.
• Familiarity with medical billing terminology.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Demonstrated professional level of verbal , written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong software skills and knowledge of all Microsoft products (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as office equipment including copiers, fax machines and other methods of electronic communication.
• Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work.
• Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks.
• Ability to meet daily production goals set by manager, completing work accurately and within expected time frames.
• Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed.
• Knowledge of customer service skills applied when responding to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be proficient in collecting payments from insurance payors on denied or partially paid claims.
• Two (2) years' experience Healthcare AR Collections.
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Strong data entry and ability to type 40-50 WPM with a high level of accuracy.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.