Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Onco360; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist in St. Louis, MO. This full-time role involves managing medication pre-authorizations and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive necessary medications. Candidates should have at least a High School Diploma and relevant pharmacy experience.

The position offers a starting pay of $23.00/hr with significant benefits including medical, dental, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of pharmacy or prior authorization experience.
• Pharmacy Technician License/Registration with Board of Pharmacy as required by state law.
• Knowledge of pharmacy insurance claims and Medicare/Medicaid.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of pharmacy terminology

Detail-oriented

Adaptable to changing priorities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CoverMyMeds

Job description

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist - Onco360 Pharmacy

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

Shift times currently available: 9:00am- 5:30pm EST or 9:30 - 6:00 pm EST

Full-Time position working out of the State of Missouri. This position may work remotely.

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

As our company continues to grow, we strive to hire new team members with a passion for making a difference in our patient's lives.

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
• Pharmacy Technician License/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

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