Hospice Business Office Specialist | Rainbow City, AL

Hospice Office Specialist

Caregiving is our Calling
At Amedisys whether we are caring for patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and families every day.
In hospice, you will be a true advocate for patients at the end of life while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.
If you are looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and purse your goals for the future join our team.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for performance of various clerical and billing duties including but not limited to accurate data input, maintenance of patient medical records, answering multi - line office phones.

• Inputs patient visit data from paper visit verification into the billing system to ensure accurate and timely billing and payroll processes.
• Input/generation of client data into HomeCare-HomeBase with attention to detail and high level of accuracy for admissions and re-certifications.
• Maintains tracking system for physicians' orders to maintain compliance in the billing processes.
• Notifies Director of Operations or designee as needed when documentation is delinquent from staff.
• Copies and distributes completed admission and patient information and all signed orders to appropriate staff. 6. Responsible for pulling medical records and printing claims for billing review each billing cycle.
• Assists with checking of billing frequencies and orders every billing period.
• Assembles and organizes forms for admission packets, discharge packets, and post - hospital admission packets.
• Assembles new admission charts to import to EMR.
• Maintains security of patient records in locked files.
• Maintains filing of medical records , physicians' orders, lab reports, progress notes, and clinical notes on active and dis charged patients in EMR.
• Conducts clerical audit on discharged charts and processes according to company policy.
• Tracks and maintains log of Medicaid and funding source records and orders.
• Performs verification and ongoing monitoring of Medicaid authorizations, approvals, and visits as directed.
• Assists the Clinical Manager or designee with payor follow - ups, as needed.
• Maintains office and medical supply inventory.
• Maintains ongoing scheduling of patient visits.
• Performs general office duties including, but not limited to, answering the telephones, greeting visitors, and handling the incoming/outgoing mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2 ) years' general office experience, with one (1 ) of those years having experience data entry or word processing functions

Preferred:

• Some medical terminology or health care industry experience

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Benefits and More
Amedisys cares for our team members with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our team. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and Flexible Spending Account options
• Life, Disability, and Other Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Continuing Education
• Fleet car for eligible employees

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road