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? $60,000 - $70,000 What's in it for you A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,300 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 Ensures policies and procedures adhere to all governmental and payor regulations. Collaborates with management to develop productivity and performance metrics based on payors' complexity, responsiveness and claim volumes. Monitors assigned payors to ensure claims are being billed correctly and are paid timely and accurately. Takes appropriate and timely action when necessary to minimize potential write-offs and/or payor special projects. Responds to or initiates inquiries (internal as well as external) regarding the status of open AR including billed, unbilled or held claims. Routine and frequent contact with patients, payors and care centers. Keeps up to date on their assigned payors' billing requirements and initiates process changes as needed to comply with the payors' requirements. scoped to the collector and claims not assigned to a collector. Works collaboratively with other members of the Revenue Recovery team to promote teamwork and maximize cash collections. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Holds employees accountable for the attainment of defined goals and objectives. Executes effective performance redirection when needed. Develops employees through coaching, mentoring and training (formals as well as on the job). Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Two years' experience in medical billing and collections. Demonstrated knowledge of medicare, medicaid and other payor's guidelines and reimbursement criteria. Proficiency in Excel application. Preferred One year supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree in business or related field. This position is based in our Baton Rouge office; hybrid is possible 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.