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Documentation Specialist

AdaptHealth, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897

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Documentation Specialist Documentation Specialists create and generate electronic forms requesting patient documents from physicians and insurers, as well as collect and manage patient eligibility documents. Additionally, responsible for maintaining a timely revenue cycle for all the goods and services provided by AdaptHealth.

Job Duties

Create and generate electronic forms requesting patient documents from physicians.

Collect and manage patient eligibility documents such as prescriptions, certificates of medical necessity, letters of medical necessity and prior authorizations.

Contact doctor offices as necessary to collect prescriptions, certificates of medical necessity, letters of medical necessity, clinical notes, and lab results.

Contact insurance companies to collect approved prior‑authorization requests.

Escalate recurring problem accounts or physician groups or other trends to the management appropriately and in a timely manner.

Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Understand and follow all Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and Private Insurance regulations and requirements.

Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.

Meet all productivity requirements.

Demonstrate team behavior and promote a team‑oriented environment.

Actively participate in continuous quality improvement.

Always represent the organization professionally.

Serve as backup to Customer Service department for customer concerns, issues, complaints, or questions.

Analyze documentation required for billing services and ensure compliance to payer requirements.

Resolve pending revenue by reconciling received documentation and pending charges.

Collaborate with physician offices, AdaptHealth sales and support staff to ensure timely receipt of documentation.

Identify trends and provide feedback and education to internal and external customers on compliant documentation requirements for services provided.

Request authorization from state Medicaid programs.

Maintain and update physician databases to ensure accurate delivery of billing documentation and communications with physician offices.

Competency, Skills And Abilities

Decision Making

Analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication

Excellent customer service skills

Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Reports To: Department Manager; Approved by: Human Resources

Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction

Requirements Minimum Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

One (1) year work‑related experience in health care administrative, financial, or insurance customer services, claims, billing, call center or management regardless of industry

Senior level requires two (2) years of work‑related experience and one (1) year of exact job experience

Exact job experience is considered any of the above tasks in a Medicare certified HME, Diabetic, Pharmacy, or home medical supplies environment that routinely bills insurance.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Administrative; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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