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Onco360

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Woodridge, IL · On-site +1

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability What You'll Do The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations ...

Onco360

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Louisville, KY · Remote

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability What You'll Do The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations ...

Onco360

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability What You'll Do The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations ...

Onco360

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Louisville, KY · On-site +1

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability What You'll Do The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations ...

CareMed Specialty Pharmacy

$23 - $25/hr

What You'll Do The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations from insurance carriers by receiving prescriptions, addressing ...

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Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist

Onco360

Woodridge, IL • On-site, Remote

$23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Job description

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist - Onco360 Pharmacy
Woodridge, IL | Full-Time | Starting at $23.00/hr and up
Join a mission-driven team making a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Onco360 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist to join our dedicated team in Woodridge, IL. This is a full-time position ideal for candidates local to the area. Remote work possible after initial on-site training.
Why Join Us?
  • A career with purpose: Help patients access life-saving medications.
  • Supportive culture: We value teamwork, respect, integrity, and passion.
  • Growth opportunities: We invest in your professional and personal development.
Company Benefits
  • Medical; Dental; Vision
  • 401k with a match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Quarterly Incentive Bonus
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Referral Incentive Program
  • Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability
What You'll Do
The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will ensure patients receive the medication that requires pre-authorizations from insurance carriers by receiving prescriptions, addressing and rectifying rejected claims and conducting necessary third party authorization requests.
How You'll Do This
  • Manage prior authorization requests and appeals with insurance carriers.
  • Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other departments.
  • Ensure HIPAA compliance while handling sensitive patient information.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of authorization details.
  • Proactively monitor and renew expiring authorizations.
What You Bring
Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1+ years of pharmacy or prior authorization experience
  • Registration with Board of Pharmacy (as required by state law)
  • Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
  • Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities
  • Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, pharmacy insurance claims, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, pharmacy test claim and NCPDP claim rejection resolution, coordination of benefits, NDC medication billing, experience with CoverMyMeds
Preferred:
  • Associate degree or Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • 3+ years of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations
  • Specialty pharmacy experience

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today and help us better the lives of those battling cancer.
#Company Values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion

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