Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Onco360; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Referral Incentive Program

Company Paid Life Insurance; Short//L

Job summary

Onco360 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist to join our Scottsdale team. This full-time role focuses on obtaining pre-authorizations from insurance carriers, addressing rejected claims, and coordinating third-party approvals.

You will collaborate with physicians and pharmacists, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, monitor expiring authorizations, and support patients through the prior-authorization process. Remote work is possible after on-site training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, insurance claims (Medicare/Medicaid, commercial), and claim rejection resolution.
• Experience with CoverMyMeds or similar prior authorization tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage prior authorization requests and appeals with insurance carriers.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists and other departments.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation of authorizations.
• Proactively monitor and renew expiring authorizations.
• Address and rectify rejected claims to ensure patient access to medications.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Prior authorization

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CoverMyMeds

NCPDP knowledge

Job description

Position: Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Job Id: 5569

# of Openings: 1

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 September 30, 2026 !

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Onco360 Pharmacy is seeking aPharmacy Prior Authorization Specialistto 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 valueteamwork, respect, integrity, and passion.
• Growth opportunities: We invest in your professional and personal development.

Company Benefits

• 401k with a match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• 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:

• 3+ years of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations
• Specialty pharmacy experience

#Company Values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion