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At CVS Health ® , you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with ... In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible to obtain prior authorization for both ...

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose ... prior authorization process. Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation ofreviews.

Pharmacist Operations Advisor

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Pharmacist Operations Advisor - Prior Authorization (Remote) Location: Remote (Excludes residents ... Maintain up-to-date clinical and technical knowledge for CVS Specialty and Non-Specialty programs.

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose ... Prior authorization and precertification determinations * Concurrent review for inpatient and ...

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose ... Prior DME experience * Previous Customer Service experience * Basic math skills Preferred ...

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose ... Prior DME experience * Previous Customer Service experience * Basic math skills Preferred ...

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose ... Prior DME experience * Previous Customer Service experience * Basic math skills Preferred ...

At CVS Health ® , you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with ... Prior DME experience * Previous Customer Service experience * Basic math skills Preferred ...

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose ... Prior DME experience * Previous Customer Service experience * Basic math skills Preferred ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cvs prior authorization in the United States is $20.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CVS Prior Authorization?

A CVS Prior Authorization job involves reviewing prescription medication requests to determine if they meet insurance and regulatory requirements. Employees in this role work with healthcare providers, pharmacists, and insurance companies to approve or deny medication requests based on coverage policies. Responsibilities may include verifying patient information, processing requests, and ensuring timely communication to avoid treatment delays. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and customer service skills are essential for success in this position.

What are the main challenges faced by CVS Prior Authorization specialists, and how can I best prepare for them?

CVS Prior Authorization specialists often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of requests, navigating complex insurance policies, and handling time-sensitive authorizations. To succeed, it’s important to develop a deep familiarity with pharmacy benefit guidelines and maintain up-to-date knowledge on insurer requirements. Good organizational habits and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team will help you handle workload fluctuations and ensure prompt service. Staying proactive in communication with prescribers and insurance representatives will also help you resolve issues efficiently and improve patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CVS Prior Authorization position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CVS Prior Authorization specialist, you need a solid understanding of pharmacy and medical terminology, insurance verification processes, and prior authorization protocols, often supported by a certificate or associate degree in pharmacy technology or healthcare administration. Familiarity with pharmacy benefit management software, electronic prior authorization (ePA) platforms, and insurance portals is highly beneficial. Excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate with healthcare providers and insurers efficiently. These skills ensure timely and accurate processing of authorization requests, minimizing patient delays and supporting optimal care delivery.

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Authorization Specialist

Remote

Oak St. Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees

$17 - $31.30/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Authorization Specialist

We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

For this position, candidates must live within a commutable distance to one of the following locations (within 60 minutes):

  • Malvern, PA (6 Spring Mill Drive)
  • Mendota Heights, MN (2345 Waters Drive)
  • San Diego, CA (12310 World Trade Drive)

Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5pm CST or 9am - 5:30pm CST

Position Summary: Coram/CVS Health is looking for a high-energy healthcare professional to join our National team as an Authorization Specialist! This rewarding opportunity allows you to work closely with our Patient Intake Coordinators and insurance providers to obtain authorization for in-home Specialty therapies for Coram's patients. We believe that Authorization Specialists are a key part of creating a positive experience for our patients.

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible to obtain prior authorization for both new and existing patients in order to process patient prescription orders in a timely manner while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, healthcare professionals and insurance carriers. This role will require an understanding of insurance carriers and concepts including pharmacy benefits, major medical benefits, and per diem coverage as well as knowledge of government and patient assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete and document Authorizations
  • Provides information on specialty medications/ home infusion services.
  • Comply with and adhere to all regulatory compliance areas, policies, and procedures, and "best practices."
  • Coordinate with the Patient Intake Coordinators for new and existing accounts.
  • Investigate type and level of insurance coverage to assess Authorization processing
  • Communicate with medical professionals and insurance company personnel.
  • Provide input on self reviews
  • Assist less experienced peers
  • Perform other duties & responsibilities that are reasonable as assigned by your leaders

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience reading benefits from insurance companies
  • Experience with Authorization requests
  • Data entry experience.
  • Working knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Home infusion or durable medical equipment (DME) experience.
  • Experience work in a healthcare environment.
  • Experience working with healthcare ins

Education: Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is:

$17.00 - $31.30

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/12/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.


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Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing company of primary care centers for adults on Medicare in medically-underserved communities where there is little to no quality healthcare. Oak Street's care is based on an entirely new model that is based on value for its patients, not on volume of services. The company is accountable for its patients' health, spending more than twice as long with its patients and taking on the risks and costs of their care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US