Pharmacy Intake & Authorization Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Amerita is seeking an Intake Coordinator in Arkansas to ensure timely clearance of new referrals. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The position involves coordinating with payers, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring accurate patient data entry. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and healthcare intake experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum two years in healthcare referral intake or related field.
• Experience with insurance verification, pre-certification, and payer communications.

Responsibilities

• Takes infusion therapy referrals from referral sources.
• Ensures intake forms are complete and within scope of service.
• Obtains authorizations and re-authorizations as required by payers.
• Enters patient demographic, insurance and authorization information.
• Communicates with other departments regarding referral status.
• Notifies patients/families regarding coverage and payment responsibilities.
• Verifies insurance contracts and pre-certifications before referral handoff.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Amerita is seeking an Intake Coordinator in Arkansas to ensure timely clearance of new referrals. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The position involves coordinating with payers, obtaining authorizations, and ensuring accurate patient data entry. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and healthcare intake experience.