Sr. Verification/Authorization Coordinator
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Amedisys, Inc.
Columbia, MO, US
Summary
The coordinator is responsible for reviewing referral information, obtaining necessary authorizations, and entering patient benefit data into the EMR system. They also provide administrative support, respond to inquiries, and assist in improving departmental processes and team efficiencies.
Job Description
Overview
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
- $18.00 - $25.00 p/h
What's in it for you
- A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
- Paid time off.
- Up to $1,000 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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
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.
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Founded
1993
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Since 2011, Beacon Hospice has been part of the Amedisys family. With a long tradition of care, Beacon Hospice continues to serve patients and families across the Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island areas.
Hospice is a gift – it gives people who are facing a life-limiting illness the freedom to live all the days of their lives by offering comfort, dignity, quality of life and time. Beacon Hospice is centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support for you – along with resources, information and emotional support for your family and caregivers. Hospice care is 100% covered by Medicare, as well as by most Medicaid and commercial insurances.
Founded
1993
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Boston, MA