Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician

musc; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations by managing the end-to-end prior-authorization process for medications, services and procedures. This role emphasizes timely submissions and collaboration with clinical teams to safeguard patient access to therapy.

Education requirements include a high school degree and 1 year of relevant work experience, along with current SCBOP registration and PTCB

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year work experience in a related role.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration with SCBOP and PTCB national certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end prior authorization process for medications, services and procedures.
• Ensure timely submission of accurate payer documentation and monitor authorizations and denials.
• Collaborate with clinical and provider teams to optimize reimbursement and patient access to therapy.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

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 yearCurrent 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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