Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations and manage 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, and collaborates with clinical teams to safeguard patient access to therapy.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent is required.
• 1 year of work experience is required.
• Current SCBOP registration and national PTCB certification are required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supports the outpatient pharmacy operations by managing the end-to-end prior-authorization process for medications, services, and procedures.
• Ensures timely submission of accurate documentation to payers and monitors authorizations and denials.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

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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