Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Onco360; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with a match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Volunteer Day

Referral Incentive Program

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Onco360 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist to join our Scottsdale, AZ team. This full-time role involves handling pre-authorizations, addressing rejected claims, and coordinating with insurers and care teams to ensure patients receive needed medications.

Local candidates are preferred, with remote work possible after on-site training. Starting compensation is around $23.00 per hour, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CoverMyMeds

Job description

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist - Onco360 Pharmacy

Scottsdale, AZ | Full-Time | Starting at $23.00/hr and up

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for employees starting before July 31, 2026.

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.