AR Coordinator - Baton Rouge - Remote Optional

Amedisys; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health and hospice care is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where you will be responsible for managing medical billing and collections. You will utilize your strong communication and analytical skills to ensure accurate billing processes while contributing to a compassionate team dedicated to patient care. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, paid time off, and wellness rewards. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full benefits package with PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services

Up to $500 in wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Infertility treatment coverage

Adoption reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Fleet vehicle program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in healthcare is required.
• Strong data entry skills with 40-50 wpm typing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of medical billing guidelines and reimbursement criteria.
• Ability to meet daily production goals set by manager.

Skills

Medical Billing Knowledge

Verbal and Written Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education in Business or Medical Billing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career as an accounts receivable (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

• $18 - $20 / H

Enjoy great perks and benefits

• 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/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, 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** 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.

**For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.

Don't just take it from us

"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated."- Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of medical billing guidelines and criteria for reimbursement including governmental payors.
• Familiarity with medical billing terminology.
• Demonstrated professional level of verbal and 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

• Two years of experience in healthcare.
• Collections, Follow -ups.
• Strong data entry skills 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.