Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Onco360

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Scottsdale, Arizona

Remote OK

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The specialist manages prior authorization requests and appeals with insurance carriers to ensure patients receive necessary medications. They also collaborate with healthcare professionals and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations. You are knowledgeable in pharmacy terminology, insurance claims, and specific billing processes. Registration with the Board of Pharmacy is also required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

pharmacy

prior authorization

Board of Pharmacy registration

pharmacy terminology

pharmacy insurance claims

Medicare

Medicaid

commercial insurance

NCPDP claim rejection resolution

coordination of benefits

NDC medication billing

CoverMyMeds

Job Description

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist – Onco360 Pharmacy
Scottsdale, AZ|  Full-Time |  Starting at $23.00/hr and up   Join a mission-driven team making a difference in the lives of cancer patients.   Onco360 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist to join our dedicated team in Scottsdale, AZ. This is a full-time position ideal for candidates local to the area. Remote work possible after initial on-site training.    
 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.
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; and 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:
  • 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:
  • Associate degree or Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • 3+ years of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations
  • Specialty pharmacy experience

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and help us better the lives of those battling cancer.   #Company Values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion    

Onco360

Onco360 is one of the largest independent providers of Oncology Pharmacy services in the country. The company was founded in 2003 to bring together the stakeholders involved in the cancer treatment process and serve the specialized needs of oncologists, patients, hospitals, cancer centers of excellence, manufacturers, health plans, and payers. The company’s clinical and dispensing model was developed specifically to meet the unique needs of oncology-treating physicians and their patients. In its focus to bring together the stakeholders involved in the cancer treatment process, Onco360 is advancing the continuum of oncology pharmaceutical care through patient advocacy, dispensing excellence, and the clinical experience and expertise that comes from its focus in oncology. Onco360 is headquartered in Louisville, KY and dispenses nationally through its network URAC-, ACHC- and JCAHO-accredited Oncology Pharmacies.
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