Sr. Verification/Authorization Coordinator

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.

Pay

$18.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Full benefits package with a choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid yearly when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year (redeemable for spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets, etc.).
• 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 including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.

Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in medical office/home health benefit verification or billing.
• Preferred: post‑secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections.