Job Overview
Location
Mercy Hospital Ft Smith
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
July 16, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Specialty Account Coordinator – Radiation Oncology is responsible for ensuring radiation therapy services are financially cleared and authorized prior to treatment initiation.
- • This role manages insurance verification, benefits review, preauthorization, and denials management while maintaining compliance with payer regulations and Epic workflows.
- • The position requires close coordination with clinical teams, scheduling, and payers to prevent delays in patient care and serves as a subject-matter resource for radiation oncology billing and authorization processes.
- • The role involves managing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on patient accounts, payers, and billing processes.
- • The Specialty Account Coordinator will work closely with the clinical team to ensure that all necessary documentation and information are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- • This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work accurately under deadlines and in high-volume or stressful environments.
- • The position involves staying up-to-date with changing payer regulations, billing processes, and industry standards.
- • The Specialty Account Coordinator will be responsible for identifying and resolving billing and authorization issues, and implementing process improvements to prevent delays in patient care.
- • This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including clinical teams, payers, and other hospital departments.
🎯 Requirements
- • Some college coursework in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
- • Minimum of three (3) years of related healthcare revenue cycle, authorization, or billing experience required; radiation oncology experience strongly preferred.
- • Strong understanding of payer requirements, preauthorization processes, HIPAA regulations, and denial prevention strategies.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- • Paid time off
- • Tuition support
- • Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
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About Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a Catholic health system operating hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, and post-acute services across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1871, it provides primary, specialty, and advanced medical care to urban and rural communities, integrating faith-based values with clinical expertise. The nonprofit system includes academic centers, research initiatives, and digital telehealth offerings while emphasizing compassionate patient care, community health improvement, and workforce development. It serves millions annually through inpatient, outpatient, and home-based programs, supported by thousands of physicians, nurses, and associates.
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