Verification/Authorization Coordinator

• Verification of patient eligibility/benefits
• Obtaining authorizations for home care/hospice services from insurance payors
• Review referral information for accuracy in the applicable EMR system
• Maintain compliance with medical record confidentiality regulations
• Obtain information from agencies to assist with receiving authorizations and re-authorizations
• 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

• 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

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

• 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
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave