Pharmacy Intake Coordinator

BrightSpring Health Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA / FSA

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

PTO

Shift differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks an Intake Coordinator to ensure timely clearance of new referrals for infusion therapy. The role requires verifying referrals, obtaining authorizations, and entering patient demographics and insurance data.

You will coordinate with payers and clinical teams, inform patients about coverage and responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, on-site in Scottsdale, AZ with competitive benefits.

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 with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance payers
• Knowledge of insurance verification and pre-certification procedures
• Understanding of Amerita's scope of services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Takes Infusion Therapy referrals from referral sources.
• Ensures that all intake forms are complete, clear and within Amerita’s scope of service.
• Obtains authorizations and re-authorizations as required by payers.
• Enters patient demographic, insurance and authorization information into the computer system.
• Communicates with other departments regarding the status of referrals.
• Notifies patients/families regarding coverage and payment responsibilities.
• Understands which insurance companies have active contracts with Amerita.
• Ensures that insurance verification is completed and authorization is in place prior to giving the referral to a Pharmacist.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.

Skills

Referral intake

Communication skills

Healthcare payer knowledge

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

The Intake Coordinator has primary responsibility for the timely clearance of new referrals.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits and perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off*
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

Responsibilities

• Takes Infusion Therapy referrals from referral sources.
• Ensures that all intake forms are complete, clear and within Amerita’s scope of service.
• Obtains authorizations and re-authorizations as required by payers.
• Enters patient demographic, insurance and authorization information into the computer system.
• Communicates with other departments regarding the status of referrals.
• Notifies patients/families regarding coverage and payment responsibilities.
• Understands which insurance companies have active contracts with Amerita.
• Ensures that insurance verification is completed and authorization is in place prior to giving the referral to a Pharmacist.
• 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 companiesKnowledge 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, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, 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, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.