The Specialty Account Coordinator is responsible multiple facets of patient account coordination including insurance/benefit verification, denials management, and collections. The Specialty Account Coordinator is also responsible for knowing what assistance programs, such as drug copay cards, that patients may qualify for, assisting patients in enrolling in those programs, monitoring services rendered, and billing the assistance programs for the applicable funds. This position requires a thorough understanding of claims programs for the applicable funds. This position requires a thorough understanding of claims procedures and insurance company regulations, as well as ophthalmology coding and billing. It requires monitoring of insurance company regulations for changes in pre-certification, documentation, or claims submission requirements. It also requires accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to communicate well with physicians, staff, patients, and insurance companies. The Specialty Account Coordinator also serves as a resource for other staff and patients, and always performs duties in a manner consistent with Mercy Service Standards. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Education: Some college hours in Business, Finance and/or Accounting related courses preferred.
Licensure:
Experience: A minimum of 3 years related experience required.
Certification/Registration:
Other skills & knowledge: (skills, knowledge, abilities): Interperonal, organizational, and analytical skills required. Must posess ability to work in stressful situatons, meet deadlines, and perform daily responsibilities with consistent accuracy. Ability to use logic, good judgment ad be able to reapidly identify and initaiate corrective actions when problems arise. Must be able to communicate effectively providing good written and oral direction to co-workers. Must be able to deal effectively with VBO management and co-workers in demanding situations.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
