Business Office Specialist

Amedisys, Inc. • Kennett Square, PA

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About The Position

The Business Office Specialist performs clerical and billing duties, including accurate data entry, maintenance of patient medical records, and answering multi-line office phones. The role supports billing and payroll processes, patient admissions and recertifications, records compliance, scheduling, and general office operations. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hourly pay of $22–$25.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of general office experience, including at least one year of data entry or word processing experience.
• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Strong computer, data-entry, and software skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient visit data from paper visit verification into the billing system to support accurate and timely billing and payroll.
• Enter and generate client data in HomeCare HomeBase for admissions and recertifications, maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain a tracking system for physicians’ orders to support billing compliance.
• Notify the Director of Operations or designee when staff documentation is delinquent.
• Copy and distribute completed admission and patient information, along with signed orders, to appropriate staff.
• Pull medical records and print claims for billing review during each billing cycle.
• Assist with checking billing frequencies and orders during each billing period.
• Assemble forms for admission, discharge, and post-hospital admission packets.
• Assemble new admission charts for import to the EMR.
• Secure patient records in locked files.
• Maintain EMR filing of medical records, physicians’ orders, lab reports, progress notes, and clinical notes for active and discharged patients.
• Conduct clerical audits of discharged charts and process them according to company policy.
• Track and maintain logs of Medicaid and funding-source records and orders.
• Verify and monitor Medicaid authorizations, approvals, and visits as directed.
• Assist the Clinical Manager or designee with payor follow-ups as needed.
• Maintain office and medical supply inventory.
• Maintain ongoing scheduling of patient visits.
• Perform general office duties, including answering telephones, greeting visitors, and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED