Specialty Admissions Coordinator

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Specialty Admissions Coordinator managing specialty medication referrals for Amerita, a specialty infusion company. Coordinating insurance clearance, prior authorizations, and patient financial counseling.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing specialty referrals, conducting benefit investigations, and preparing prior authorization requests while ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with pharmacy teams, sales representatives, and prescribers.

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Specialty Pharmacy ExperienceBenefit VerificationPrior Authorization ProcessesPayer Portal FamiliarityInsurance Plan Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Benefit InvestigationPrior Authorization Request PreparationDocumentation ComplianceReferral ManagementFinancial Counseling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationPatient-Facing Experience

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft BIOutlookWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

HealthcareSpecialty MedicationsCommercial InsuranceMedicareMedicaid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage specialty referrals from initial intake through insurance approval
Conduct timely and accurate benefit investigations, verifying medical and pharmacy benefits
Identify and confirm coverage criteria, co-pays, deductibles, and prior authorization requirements
Prepare and submit prior authorization requests to appropriate payers
Communicate with pharmacy teams, sales representatives, and prescribers regarding referral status and outstanding information
Coordinate and deliver financial counseling to patients, including out-of-pocket costs, financial assistance options, and next steps
Ensure documentation complies with payer and regulatory requirements
Update referral records in real time within the computer system
Collaborate with patient services and RCM teams to support transition to fulfillment
Track and report referral statuses, turnaround times, and resolution outcomes to support process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare, specialty pharmacy, or insurance verification role
Experience working with specialty medications, including benefit verification and prior authorization processes
Experience in patient-facing roles is a plus, especially involving financial or benefit discussion
Familiarity with payer portals
Strong understanding of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance plans
Proven track record of communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Desired: Experience in Microsoft BI
Experience in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Availability for Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm shift
Travel requirement of 0-25%
Ability to constantly sit and type on a keyboard, occasionally stand and walk, and push/pull and lift/carry 1-10 lbs

Benefits

Comp & perks

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