AR Coordinator

Amedisys, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Free healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Counseling sessions

401(k) match

Family support

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a detail-oriented Medical Billing Clerk to support government and commercial payors. This role emphasizes accurate billing, data entry, and strong Microsoft Office skills to help ensure timely reimbursements.

We offer hourly pay of 18.00–22.00, a full benefits package, paid time off, wellness rewards, and a 401(k) with company match. A high school diploma and healthcare experience are preferred to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in healthcare.
• Strong data entry skills and ability to type 40-50 wpm with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of medical billing guidelines and reimbursement criteria.
• Familiarity with medical billing terminology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Planning and organizing work with initiative.
• Ability to meet daily production goals with accuracy.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Customer service skills for inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing

Billing terminology

MS Office

Data entry

Communication skills

Typing 40-50 wpm

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in billing/collections

Tools

Copiers

Fax machines

Office equipment

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? 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

• 18.00-22.00/hourly

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 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

• Knowledge of medical billing guidelines and criteria for reimbursement including governmental payors.
• Familiarity with medical billing terminology.
• 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 analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in healthcare.
• Strong data entry skills and ability to type 40-50 wpm with a high level of accuracy.

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.