Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician - MUSCP

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient clinics by handling medication prior authorizations. The role emphasizes timely submission of documentation to payers and coordination with providers, nurses, and pharmacists to ensure patient access to therapy.

The position is located primarily in Charleston with training and some on-site work at Mt. Pleasant, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment and a values-driven team culture.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: 0 - 6 months.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the SC Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP) is required and must be maintained.
• Must obtain and maintain PTCB or ExCPT certification.
• New team members within 6 months of hire as of 11/1/2023.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end prior-authorization process for medications, services, and procedures.
• Submits accurate documentation to payers in a timely manner.
• Monitors authorizations and denials and collaborates with clinical teams.
• Helps optimize reimbursement while safeguarding patient access to therapy.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Come join the team that’s Changing What’s Possible at MUSC Health Ambulatory Clinics. We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our growing team by managing and completing medication prior authorisations for patients across multiple outpatient specialty practices. Enjoy a routine daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends or holidays and free parking on site. This position is located primarily at 1 Southpark Circle in Charleston (West Ashley), with training and occasional on‑site work at MUSC Health East Cooper at 1600 Midtown Avenue in Mt. Pleasant. In this role, you will work closely with providers, pharmacists, and a dedicated team of nurses, helping ensure timely access to medications and seamless coordination of care. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment with a positive attitude and a passion for providing excellent patient care. Be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your contributions are celebrated, and your potential is limitless.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: 0 - 6 months
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP)is required and must be maintained.
• Must Obtain And Maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Or Exam For The Certification Of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)) Certification
• Team members as of 11/1/2023: within 1 year of 11/1/2023.
• New Team members as of 11/1/2023: within 6 months of hire.
• New team members who are enrolled or will enroll in a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health‑System Pharmacists (ASHP) and/or recognized by PTCB, have 30 days post program completion to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

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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