Senior Medical Authorization & Referrals Coordinator

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Family support

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking an administrative professional to support medical office operations, verify patient benefits, and assist billing. You will review referral information, obtain authorizations when needed, and enter data into the EMR while coordinating with care centers to keep records accurate.

We offer hourly pay of $18.00–$25.00, a full benefits package, PTO, wellness rewards, mental health support, a 401(k) with match, and family support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in medical office/home health benefit verification or billing.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information for accuracy in EMR system supplied by the care center.
• Obtain authorizations where required while maintaining compliance to medical record confidentiality regulations.
• 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 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.
• Update admissions leadership on needed team efficiencies and any system problems as they occur.
• Shadow coordinators following training to instruct on payor procedures and processes.
• Work with other departments to improve processes, collaboration and communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits verification

Medical billing

EMR data entry

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amedisys Home Health is seeking an administrative professional to support medical office operations, verify patient benefits, and assist billing. You will review referral information, obtain authorizations when needed, and enter data into the EMR while coordinating with care centers to keep records accurate.

We offer hourly pay of $18.00–$25.00, a full benefits package, PTO, wellness rewards, mental health support, a 401(k) with match, and family support.