Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist
Onco360 Oncology Pharmacy · Houston, TX · 4 wk ago
Healthcare$23/hrFull-time
Company Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with a match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Referral Incentive Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
What You’ll Do
The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations from insurance carriers by receiving prescriptions, addressing and rectifying rejected claims and conducting necessary third party authorization requests.
How You’ll Do This
- Manage prior authorization requests and appeals with insurance carriers
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other departments
- Ensure HIPAA compliance while handling sensitive patient information
- Maintain accurate documentation of authorization details
- Proactively monitor and renew expiring authorizations
What You Bring
- Required:
- A high school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of pharmacy or prior authorization experience
- Registration with Board of Pharmacy (as required by state law)
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities
- Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, pharmacy insurance claims, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, pharmacy test claim and NCPDP claim rejection resolution, coordination of benefits, NDC medication billing, experience with CoverMyMeds
- Preferred:
- An associate degree or Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- 3+ years of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations
- Specialty pharmacy experience
Why Join Us
A career with purpose: Help patients access life-saving medications.
Supportive culture: We value teamwork, respect, integrity, and passion.
Growth opportunities: We invest in your professional and personal development.