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Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The AR Coordinator supports revenue cycle operations by ensuring accurate billing, reimbursement follow‑up, and resolution of accounts receivable issues. This role works closely with internal teams and external payors to maintain timely collections and compliance with billing guidelines.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of medical billing guidelines and reimbursement criteria, including governmental payors
- Review and resolve accounts receivable discrepancies
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding billing and collections
- Utilize billing systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage AR workflows
- Meet daily productivity and accuracy standards
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
- Perform other duties as assigned
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting
- 1+ years of data entry experience
- Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post‑secondary education or training in business or medical billing/collections
- 1+ years of medical billing and collections experience
- Revenue cycle experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $25.20 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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