Pharmacy Billing & Prior Authorization Specialist

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,339 - 72,503; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician III to support the pharmacy department in patient care and billing processes. The role includes prior authorizations, insurance coordination, and collaboration with care teams.

The position is full-time with a standard schedule of 8:30am–5:00pm PT; hybrid or remote work may be possible based on business needs and team approval. Prior authorization experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician certification.
• 2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.
• Strong communication, accuracy and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex duties within the pharmacy department.
• Interpret, evaluate and summarize datasets related to patient care and billing.
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders inside and outside of pharmacy.
• Collaborate with care teams to resolve insurance and coverage issues.
• Prepare and submit prior authorization forms and patient assistance applications.
• Train staff on pharmacy billing functions and participate in meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington state pharmacy technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician III to support the pharmacy department in patient care and billing processes. The role includes prior authorizations, insurance coordination, and collaboration with care teams.

The position is full-time with a standard schedule of 8:30am–5:00pm PT; hybrid or remote work may be possible based on business needs and team approval. Prior authorization experience is preferred.