Requisition: 2024-140751

PATIENT INTAKE COORDINATOR

Job Locations

US-AK-ANCHORAGE

ID

2024-140751

Line of Business

Amerita

Position Type

Full-Time

Pay Min

USD $25.00/Hr.

Pay Max

USD $26.00/Hr.

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita is a leading provider of Specialty Infusion services focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. As one of the most respected Specialty Infusion providers in America, we service thousands of patients nationwide through our growing network of branches and healthcare professionals.

The Intake Coordinator has primary responsibility for the timely clearance of new referrals. This is an important role in order to coordinate care for our specialty infusion patients in a timely manner. The Intake Coordinator reports to the General Manager and

works in our Anchorage AK pharmacy.

• High-quality, affordable benefits for all Full-time and Part-time Employees
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits plus, HSA and FSA Savings Accounts
• Supplemental Coverage - Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Company paid Life and ADandD Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all required documentation has been received to process the referral timely
• Ensures Intake referral checklists are complete
• Enters patient demographic, insurance and authorization information into the computer system
• Obtains authorizations and re-authorizations as required by payers and documents this in the computer system
• Ensures that insurance verification is completed, and authorization is in place or requested prior to giving the referral to a pharmacist.
• Understands which insurance companies have contracts with Amerita
• Communicates with other departments including Sales and pharmacy staff regarding the status of the referrals and any authorization requirements and out of pocket cost required to be collected before delivery
• Completes documentation of progress notes in computer system
• Notifies patients/caregivers regarding insurance coverage and payment responsibilities
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or some college preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of experience collecting referral information in the healthcare market
• Experience working with all payer types, including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies
• Knowledge of insurance verification and pre-certification procedures
• Understands the scope of services that Amerita can provide
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

About our Line of Business

Amerita is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information about Amerita, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on TwitterandLinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $25.00 - $26.00 / Hour

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (ResCare), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.