Specialty Infusion Coordinator

DeKalb Health; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company matching

Free care at Arcare clinics

Job summary

Arcare in Arkansas seeks a Specialty Infusion Coordinator to facilitate patient access to infusion and biologic therapies by coordinating insurance authorization, financial assistance, and treatment scheduling.

This role serves as a liaison between patients, providers, infusion centers, specialty pharmacies, and insurance carriers to ensure timely initiation and continuation of therapy, while maintaining accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare, medical insurance, specialty pharmacy, infusion services, or patient access.
• Experience with prior authorizations, insurance verification, patient financial responsibility on biologic or infusion medications preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance processes.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Portals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate insurance benefit verification and prior authorization requests for infusion and biologic medications.
• Monitor authorization status and proactively resolve payer issues to minimize treatment delays.
• Assist patients in identifying and obtaining manufacturer copay assistance, foundation support, and other financial assistance programs.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and payers to coordinate treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and other tracking systems.
• Communicate with patients regarding authorization status, financial assistance, and treatmentscheduling.
• Ensure compliance with payer requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
• Track authorization renewals and coordinate reauthorization prior to expiration.
• Identify barriers to therapy and implement solutions to improve patient access and continuity of care.

Skills

Prior authorizations

Insurance verification

Payer processes knowledge

Pharmaceutical manufacturer portals

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Job Category Specialty Services
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Position: Specialty Infusion Coordinator

FLSA Status: Full-time/Exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare, medical insurance, specialty pharmacy,infusion services, or patient access.
• Experience with prior authorizations, insurance verification, patient financial responsibility on biologic or infusion medications preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance processes.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Portals.

Position Summary

The Specialty Infusion Coordinator is responsible for facilitating patient access to infusion and biologic therapies by coordinating insurance authorization, financial assistance, and treatment scheduling. This role serves as a liaison between patients, providers, specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and insurance carriers to ensure timely initiation and continuation of therapy.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate insurance benefit verification and prior authorization requests for infusion and biologic medications.
• Monitor authorization status and proactively resolve payer issues to minimize treatment delays.
• Assist patients in identifying and obtaining manufacturer copay assistance, foundation support, and other financial assistance programs.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, and payers to coordinate treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and other tracking systems.
• Communicate with patients regarding authorization status, financial assistance, and treatmentscheduling.
• Ensure compliance with payer requirements, organizational policies, and regulatory standards.
• Track authorization renewals and coordinate reauthorization prior to expiration.
• Identify barriers to therapy and implement solutions to improve patient access and continuity of care.

About Arcare

Founded on the belief that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, Arcare exists to make comprehensive, high-quality care accessible to everyone, especially in rural and underserved communities. What began in the rural Arkansas delta has grown into a multi-state healthcare network, but our mission remains the same: Health for All . That mission drives everything we do, from accepting every patient, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, to expanding access to care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve

We believe strong communities start with strong teams. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a meaningful impact through their work. We invest in our people by supporting professional development, encouraging leadership growth, and providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the organization. A healthy work-life balance and a predictable schedule are part of our workplace culture.

Whether caring for patients in the clinic, supporting operations behind the scenes, or serving communities through outreach and education, our teams are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, accessible care that improves lives.

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Many Arcare locations serve medically underserved communities. Eligible clinical team members may qualify for federal loan repayment programs through HRSA, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program . Eligibility and award approval are determined by HRSA based on role, location, discipline, and program requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Arcare is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Arcare offers competitive pay and a strong company-paid benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Work-life balance through a predictable schedule. Schedules are established early and rarely change, so employees enjoy a steady workweek rhythm.
• No routine nights or weekends for most positions. (Some clinical roles may have limited weekend coverage based on clinic needs.)
• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free care at any Arcare clinic for employees and covered family members enrolled in the Arcare health plan, starting the first day of your employment
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 96 hours of paid vacation time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• 96 hours of paid sick time for full-time employees who work 40 hours per week. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays , including one floating holiday and one birthday holiday to be used during the month of the employee’s birthday.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching up to 200% of the employee's contribution of up to 4% after one year of employment
• Company-paid renewal of applicable licenses and certifications , subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties
• Possible Continuing Education reimbursement for current employees, subject to supervisor and HR approval based on the employee’s position and job duties