Pharmacy Technician Prior Authorizations

Shields Health Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance from

401(k) with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Shields Health Solutions is seeking a Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician - Patient Support Advocate to support the growth of our specialty pharmacy program. You will coordinate prior authorizations, assist with financial access, and resolve insurance barriers to patient access to medications.

Remote role, Arizona license and PTCB certification required. You will work with pharmacists, liaisons, and care teams to document interactions and improve workflows while promoting medication

Qualifications

• Arizona pharmacy technician license is required (State-registered).
• CPhT certification is required.
• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication approvals with insurance companies.
• Enter data in pharmacy systems and manage follow-up actions.
• Document patient needs and authorization status across systems.
• Communicate with prescribers to ensure accurate prescriptions.
• Maintain detailed records of patient interactions.
• Assist patients with insurance claims and adherence by phone.
• Support coordinated patient care with pharmacists and liaisons.
• Identify issues and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Tech proficiency

Education

State-registered Arizona Pharmacy Technician

CPhT certification

Job description

Join our Shields team today!

Shields Health Solutions is redefining patient care through specialty pharmacy. We’re hiring a Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician - Patient Support Advocate to support the growth of the specialty pharmacy program. This role supports patient access to medications by coordinating prior authorizations, securing financial assistance, and resolving insurance barriers. It includes patient communication, claim adjudication, and promoting medication adherence through pharmacy system support.

Active Arizona Pharmacy Technician License and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/ExCPT) REQUIRED

Remote, Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 4:00PM AZT

What You’ll Do:

• Work with insurance companies to obtain medication approvals.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter data, run test claims, and manage follow-up actions.
• Document patient needs, authorization status, and assistance efforts across systems and EMRs.
• Communicate with prescribers to ensure accurate and appropriate prescriptions.
• Maintain detailed records of all patient interactions.
• Assist patients with insurance claims and medication adherence over the phone.
• Partner with pharmacists and liaisons to support coordinated patient care.
• Research information to support decisions and operational improvements.
• Manage and update data in relevant databases.
• Identify issues, recommend solutions, and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and ongoing professional development.
• Perform additional duties as needed; minimal travel may be required.

What You’ll Get:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• 401(k) with match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave, short-term disability, and professional development
• Access to employee resource groups and wellness programs

What You Need:

• State-registered (Arizona) Pharmacy Technician; CPhT required.
• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician; High School Diploma or GED
• Strong communication, organization, and tech skills
• Empathy, integrity, and a team-first mindset

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

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