Authorization & Benefits Verification Specialist

Amedisys; Louisiana; Hybride; USD 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k)

Family support

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Résumé du poste

Amedisys is seeking an administrative professional in Louisiana to support benefits verification and billing tasks for home health services. The role emphasizes accuracy in EMR data, timely authorizations, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of medical office or home health benefit verification experience, plus solid knowledge of insurance carriers’ guidelines and terminology. This position is on-site and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a medical office/home health benefit verification or billing.
• Familiarity with insurance billing and terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial insurance carriers' guidelines and criteria of verification, authorization, and reimbursement.

Responsabilités

• Review referral information for accuracy in the EMR system supplied by the care center.
• Obtain authorizations where required while maintaining compliance with medical record confidentiality regulations.
• Obtain information from agencies when necessary to assist with receiving authorizations and re-authorizations from private insurance and all other payor sources.
• Assist other departments and care centers in the efficient collection of client and payor information to ensure accuracy.
• Enter all patient benefit and authorization information into the applicable EMR system.
• Respond to calls, emails, and other inquiries regarding the status of outstanding referrals and/or authorization information.
• Provide other administrative support to the department as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Medical office experience

Billing knowledge

Insurance verification

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Amedisys is seeking an administrative professional in Louisiana to support benefits verification and billing tasks for home health services. The role emphasizes accuracy in EMR data, timely authorizations, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of medical office or home health benefit verification experience, plus solid knowledge of insurance carriers’ guidelines and terminology. This position is on-site and offers competitive benefits.