Home Health After Hours, Weekend Coordinator at Amedisys, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Patient Referrals, Insurance Verification, Communication, Coordination, Documentation, Scheduling, Assessment, Team Collaboration, Community Resources, Mental Health Support, Administrative Skills, Healthcare Knowledge, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Shift: Full Time Days Home Health After Hours, Weekend Coordinator Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? 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 Minimum Hourly Rate: $20.00 Maximum Hourly Rate: $26.00 Summary Provides centralized after hours and weekend support for multiple care centers. Responsible for the evaluation/admission and/or transfer process of patients following referral after hours and on the weekend. 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. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. 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. Why Amedisys? Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities Serves as the first line of customer service for internal and external customers. Receives and documents patient referrals to home health services, ensuring compliance with applicable coverage criteria. Gathers appropriate information to assist the clinical team in scheduling an evaluation visit. Coordinates the evaluation/admission process and may assign field staff to conduct initial assessment. Communicates pertinent patient information to the care center team. Makes referrals to other community resources as directed by the SS After hours Coordinator/SS RN On Call Coordinator Lead. If a licensed clinician, may obtain verbal orders for patients and documents as applicable. Coordinates with other departments for insurance verification and payer authorization as needed. Communicates and follows up with Business Development regarding pending admissions as needed or as directed by SS After hours Coordinator/SS RN On Call Coordinator Lead. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Required High School diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2+) years of administrative experience in a healthcare environment. Preferred Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse or Physical Therapy Assistant specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company. Home health or Hospice 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.

Responsibilities

The coordinator serves as the first line of customer service for internal and external customers, managing patient referrals and coordinating the evaluation/admission process. They also communicate pertinent patient information to the care center team and may assist with insurance verification.