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Admissions Coord / Specialty / Remote
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Englewood, CO
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Our Company
Amerita
Overview
The Specialty Admission Coordinator is responsible for managing specialty medication referrals from receipt through insurance clearance to ensure timely and accurate patient access to therapy. This role serves as the key point of contact for benefit investigation, prior authorization, coordination with internal stakeholders (pharmacy and nursing staff) and financial counseling with patients. The coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring referrals meet payer requirements and in facilitating seamless communication between patients, providers, pharmacy staff and the sales team.
Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability • Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off• Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discount Program & DailyPay• 401k
• Pet Insurance
Responsibilities
- Owns and manages the specialty referral from initial intake through insurance approval
- Conducts timely and accurate benefit investigation, verifying both medical and pharmacy benefits
- Identifies and confirms coverage criteria, co-pays, deductibles and prior authorization requirements
- Prepares and submits prior authorization requests to appropriate payers
- Maintains clear, timely communication with pharmacy teams, sales representatives and prescribers regarding the status of each referral and any outstanding information
- Coordinates and delivers financial counseling to patients, including explanation of out-of-pocket costs, financial assistance options and next steps
- Ensures all documentation complies with payer and regulatory requirements
- Updates referral records in real-time within computer system
- Collaborates with patient services and RCM teams to support a smooth transition to fulfillment
- Tracks and reports referral statuses, turnaround times and resolution outcomes to support process improvement
- Supervisory Responsibility: No
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE• 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.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES• 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.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSPercentage of Travel: 0-25%
**To perform this role will require constant sitting and typing on a keyboard with fingers, and occasional standing, and walking. The physical requirements will be the ability to push/pull and lift/carry 1-10 lbs**
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.Salary Range
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Frequently asked questions
An Admissions Coord / Specialty focuses specifically on managing specialty medication referrals and insurance processes, unlike general admissions specialists who may handle broader patient intake. This role demands deep knowledge of payer requirements and coordination with clinical teams to ensure timely therapy access.
Leveraging prior insurance verification expertise is critical since this role requires conducting benefit investigations and prior authorizations. Familiarity with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans supports accurate coverage assessments, speeding up patient access to specialty therapies.
Proficiency with payer portals, Microsoft BI for data tracking, and strong communication tools like Outlook are invaluable. These skills streamline managing referrals remotely, ensuring clarity in updates and coordination with pharmacy, nursing, and sales teams.
Remote coordinators in Colorado often navigate regional payer nuances while balancing virtual communication with local providers. Despite no daily commute, understanding local insurance trends and collaborating across time zones requires strong organizational skills.
Englewood's competitive healthcare sector supports wages for specialty admissions coordinators around $24 to $28 per hour, reflecting local cost of living and demand for remote healthcare administrative roles with specialized knowledge in insurance and benefit verification.
Adoration Home Health & Hospice offers a supportive environment emphasizing timely patient access to specialty therapies, combined with benefits like tuition reimbursement and flexible schedules. Their integration with Amerita’s specialty infusion services expands professional growth avenues.
This role acts as a crucial communication bridge, ensuring specialty medication referrals meet payer guidelines while coordinating real-time updates with pharmacy and nursing teams. Such collaboration helps streamline patient therapy fulfillment and enhances interdisciplinary workflows.
Hourly wages generally range from $24 to $28, reflecting the specialized skills required for managing insurance authorizations and benefit verification remotely. This aligns with local healthcare industry standards for experienced coordinators focusing on specialty pharmacy processes.
Daily tasks include reviewing specialty medication referrals, verifying insurance benefits, submitting prior authorizations, and communicating status updates to internal teams and patients. Remote work demands efficient multitasking and maintaining compliance with payer and regulatory standards.
Experience in healthcare insurance verification, specialty pharmacy coordination, or patient financial counseling equips candidates well. Familiarity with payer portals and benefit investigations enhances the ability to manage remote specialty medication referrals effectively.