Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC is seeking a Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient operations by managing the end-to-end prior-authorization process for medications and services.

You will submit accurate documentation to payers, monitor authorizations and denials, and collaborate with clinical teams to safeguard patient access to therapy. A high school diploma and SCBOP/PTCB certification are required, with at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with SCBOP.
• National certification by PTCB is required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end prior authorization for medications, services, and procedures.
• Submit timely, accurate documentation to payers.
• Monitor authorizations and denials; coordinate with clinical/provider teams.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

SCBOP Pharmacy Technician Registration

PTCB Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000741 CHS - University Internal Medicine (RT)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician supports the outpatient pharmacy operations by managing the end-to-end prior-authorization process for medications, services, and procedures. This role ensures timely submission of accurate documentation to payers, monitors authorizations and denials, collaborates with clinical and provider teams, and helps optimize reimbursement while safeguarding patient access to therapy.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year

Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), and national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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