Intake Coordinator

Our Company

Amerita

Overview

Amerita's intake coordinator are responsible for working in coordination with the sales and pharmacy teams process patient referrals and admissions in a timely manner. Intake coordinators must gather necessary patient information to create patient records and working with insurance providers to verify insurance coverage and authorize services. The Intake coordinators are often the first point of contact for patients and referrals sources and must create and maintain a positive, calm and supportive atmosphere; emphasizing personal interest and compassion for our patients.

Central Intake Coordinators support in centralize intake model in specific Amerita locations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing referrals received from referral sources.

• 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 Twitter and LinkedIn.