Office Clerk

Amedisys, Inc. • Baton Rouge, LA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding career? 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) or Two (2) years of clerical experience and possesses a working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Strong data entry, computer, and software skills preferred.
• Ability to use standard office equipment to include copiers, fax machines, and other methods of electronic communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer service skills when responding to questions and other inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Dependable transportation, valid automobile insurance and a valid driver's license may be required to perform errands outside of the office.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health/Hospice claims experience
• Experience in a fast-paced medical office with strong multi-tasking capability
• Bank deposit preparation
• Ability to work at least 3 days per week, onsite

Responsibilities

• Performs various clerical duties to support the department.
• Filing, retrieving records or files.
• Responding to telephone calls and other inquiries.
• Data entry.
• Maintaining logs and other records.
• Copying, faxing, and distribution of mail or other materials.
• Responds to telephone calls, gives information to callers or routes calls to appropriate staff.
• Processes, handles and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence to include mail and faxes.
• Prepares outgoing mail and packages with proper addresses and postage.
• Sorts and files departmental records in accordance with established procedures.
• May perform data entry to update automated systems with accurate information.
• Maintains and organizes forms, supplies, or other materials needed for the department.
• Performs office support functions and/or provides back up to other positions as needed.
• Performs errands outside the department as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Provides other administrative support to the department as needed to include assistance with special projects.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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