Pharmacy Tech - Preauthorization Specialist

Hematology Oncology Associates Of Central New York; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k/pension

Tuition reimburse­ment

Holidays

Advanced PTO

Free parking

Job summary

Hematology Oncology Associates of Central New York (HOACNY) is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Tech to join as a Preauthorization Specialist. The role focuses on understanding insurance benefits, obtaining preauthorizations, referrals, and navigating payer requirements across three locations in East Syracuse, Camillus and Auburn.

The ideal candidate will have strong phone skills, problem-solving ability, and teamwork orientation to support efficient approvals for cancer care services.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical insurance benefits and preauthorization process.
• Understanding of what patient documentation is needed for approvals.
• Familiarity with peer-to-peer/appeal processes if approvals fail.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical insurance preauthorizations and referrals for services.
• Navigate insurance company websites and benefits to ensure approvals.
• Communicate with patients via phone to gather required information.
• Collaborate in a team to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Preauthorization

Insurance benefits

Phone skills

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Certified Pharmacy Tech

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY (HOACNY), voted one of Central New York's Best Places to Work, is looking for a full time Pharmacy Tech interested in working as a Preauthorization Specialist to join our professional team. HOACNY provides cancer care services, Monday through Friday, day hours at three convenient locations in East Syracuse, Camillus and Auburn.

If you are a highly motivated, team oriented individual looking to make a difference in your career.

The position requires a clear understanding of medical insurance benefits, as well as, experience in obtaining medical insurance benefits, from the various insurance companies, including Medicare. Must have in depth knowledge of the insurance industry preauthorization process, including what patient documentation is needed, to get an approval for the services. Also need to understand the peer to peer/appeal process if the preauthorization is not approved.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, starting rate is for a new grad those with additional experience will receive a higher salary, including stipends/bonuses, as well as generous benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, 401k/pension, tuition reimbursement, holidays, advanced PTO, etc. including convenient free parking.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, starting rate is for a new grad those with additional experience will receive a higher salary, including stipends/bonuses.

• medical
• dental
• life
• STD
• LTD
• 401k/pension
• tuition reimbursement
• holidays
• advanced PTO
• convenient free parking

Equal Opportunity

Hematology Oncology Associates of CNY is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. HOA is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Requirements

• Experienced with working with patient's insurance benefits, preauthorization's, referrals, as well as, familiarity with navigating the insurance company websites.
• Excellent phone skills and organization are also necessary.
• Must be skilled in identifying/investigating problems and arriving at a solution.
• Needs to work well in a team oriented environment and is professional.
• Skill in computer applications is necessary.
• An ability to accept change is required.
• Preferred but not required to understand the billing claim to insurance companies.

Education

High school level education required

Certificate / License

Certified Pharmacy Tech

Salary Description

$21.00+