Sr. Verification/Authorization Coordinator

Amedisys, Inc. • Columbia, MO

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

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information for accuracy in applicable 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.

Benefits

• Attractive pay
• A full benefits package with 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. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, 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.

What This Job Offers

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