Remote Pharmacy Billing & Prior Authorization Specialist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Coordinator (Pharmacy Technician III) to ensure timely authorizations and certifications for drug therapy in collaboration with the pharmacy team.

The role supports patient care, billing practices, and regulatory compliance, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm PT and potential for hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician certification.
• 2 years pharmacy technician experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Familiar with the generic names of drugs along with their basic indication.
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Review and correct discrepancies identified in daily, weekly and monthly billing reports.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and unique duties within the pharmacy department.
• Interpret, evaluate, and summarize information and datasets of varying sizes.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders inside and outside of the pharmacy department.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships (vendors, payors, distributors).
• Work independently and within teams to complete tasks.
• Documentation of information or results in clear and concise ways.
• Generate and present reports to Pharmacy Operations Manager or Director of Pharmacy.
• Determine benefit limits and secure insurance approvals for specialty treatments.
• Liaise with Patient Financial Services.
• Provide patient assistance program information to providers, patients and staff.
• Complete and submit prior authorization forms and patient assistance applications.
• Reprocess denied or rejected third party claims.
• Train and educate staff on pharmacy billing functions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Fast-paced environment

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Coordinator (Pharmacy Technician III) to ensure timely authorizations and certifications for drug therapy in collaboration with the pharmacy team.

The role supports patient care, billing practices, and regulatory compliance, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm PT and potential for hybrid or remote work based on business needs.