Overview:
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare as an AR Coordinator ? 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
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.
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
- 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.
Responsibilities:
As an AR Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring proper payment according to payor guidelines for an assigned portfolio of claims. The position is in a productivity based working environment.
- Knowledge of medical billing guidelines and criteria for reimbursement including governmental payors.
- Familiarity with medical billing terminology.
- Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
- Demonstrated professional level of verbal , written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong software skills and knowledge of all Microsoft products (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as office equipment including copiers, fax machines and other methods of electronic communication.
- Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work.
- Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks.
- Ability to meet daily production goals set by manager, completing work accurately and within expected time frames.
- Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed.
- Knowledge of customer service skills applied when responding to inquiries from internal and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Must be proficient in collecting payments from insurance payors on denied or partially paid claims.
- Two (2) years' experience Healthcare AR Collections.
- Familiar with medical terminology.
- Strong data entry and ability to type 40-50 WPM with a high level of accuracy.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- Post-secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.