Verification/Authorization Coordinator
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. Attractive pay 17.00 - $20.00 per hour What's in it for you A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,300 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. And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years' experience in a medical office/home health benefit verification or billing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of commercial insurance carriers' guidelines and criteria of verification, authorization, and reimbursement.
- Familiar with insurance billing and terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections.
Responsibilities
- As a Verification/Authorization Coordinator, you will be responsible for the verification of patient eligibility/benefits as well as obtaining authorizations, when required, for home care/hospice services from insurance payors.
- Review referral information for accuracy in the applicable 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.
Benefits
- A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,300 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
