Ancillary Services Specialist - Remote

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

$21.00 - $27.00 p/h

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.

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.
• For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.
  
  

Why Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Responsibilities

The Ancillary Services Specialist is responsible for initiating, monitoring and providing support for payor source file processes related to acquisitions, start-ups, relocations, consolidations, closures, and DBA Changes. This role also provides relevant reporting on various Ancillary Services metrics to leadership. This role assists with developing and maintaining sound processes around the Payor Source File within the company's billing system to ensure accurate claim submissions. Responsible for assisting with root/cause analysis of electronic claim submission issues and payor payment performance issues.

• Coordinates setup of all systems utilized by the Revenue Cycle Management team for the billing and collections of claims for acquisition and start up care centers.
• Initiates processes for acquisitions, start-ups, relocations, consolidations, closures, and DBA changes to ensure setup is completed accurately and timely.
• Serves as general support to the ancillary services department and larger revenue cycle team for inquiries on the payor source file regarding acquisitions, start-ups, relocations, consolidations, closures, and DBA changes.
• Monitors accounts receivable for acquisitions and start ups to ensure timely and accurate billing for all payor sources for these care centers.
• Generates accurate reporting on billed and unbilled accounts for acquired locations, start-up locations, and locations closing for use by management and other teams.
• Fulfills requests to add or edit payor source, rate tables and service codes in a timely manner.
• Analyzes the payor source information to determine if the system is setup accurately for billing to occur per payor requirements.
• Researches payor billing requirements and challenges inconsistencies that could result in claim submission errors or collection issues.
• Works closely with other departments to develop the most effective solutions for claim submission errors or collection issues.
• Assists with payor performance reviews to investigate claim submission errors or collection issues.
• Recommends process improvements for the payor file resulting from audit reports.
• Develops and maintains knowledge base of payor information and system functionality.
• Performs system reporting as requested.
• Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3+) years' experience in healthcare revenue cycle support.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on creating spreadsheets.
• Strong data entry and ability to type 40-50 WPM with a high level of accuracy.
  
  

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education or training in business or revenue cycle support.
• Experience in healthcare acquisitions.
• Experience in writing and executing SQL report.
  
  

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.