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POSITION SUMMARY
The Prior Authorization & Forms Specialist handles pre-certification, authorizations and coordination among patients, third party payers and the practice, including routine and medical office visits, lab work, diagnostic testing, procedures and surgeries. This position will be responsible for monthly invoicing reconciliation with Billing and Finance. This position will work with all the medical departments.
This is a hybrid position and will require weekly in-office days at our Carbondale Practice.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports to the Practice Manager. No positions report to this role.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
While living and demonstrating our Core Values, the Prior Authorization & Forms Specialist will:
Prior Authorization:
- Receive prior auth request from physician or pharmacy.
- Submit all info via navinet insurance website.
- Verify diagnosis code via medication screen or chart notes
- Research alternatives that patient has tried and list them on prior auth
- Use chart notes to answer questions that are prompted via the insurance company
- Verify that all information is accurate
- Submit prior auth request
- Input info into Medication Prior Auth Flowsheet in medent and add to to-do to keep track of auth.
- If prior auth is approved notify Dr/nurse and send approval notice to pharmacy
- If medication is for prolia, add to-do for six months from approval date to submit new prior auth
- If prior auth is denied reach out to Dr. to see if they want to switch medication, or if they want to appeal denial.
- If Dr. wants to appeal, research what info the insurance is requesting and send prior auth form and any necessary documents to insurance for appeal.
- Update insurance companies as necessary.
Forms:
- Ensure all home health forms are signed by Physician and sent back to appropriate area
- FMLA forms processing
- Follow all rules of forms policy
- Process school, college & medical forms that are non-nurse required
- Parking placards
- Ensure all forms meet The Wright Center policy requirements
- Meet The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education EOS© People Analyzer Tool
- Buy in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred)
- Mission-oriented; represents the enterprise in a professional manner while demonstrating organizational pride
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous front-office experience (2-4 years) in a high-volume medical practice desirable
- Previous experience with insurance preferred
- Experience with MEDENT or other EMR software a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurances
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Must have attention to detail
- Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with many changing priorities
- Must be professional and customer service oriented to deliver quality excellent care
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Prior Authorization & Forms Specialist handles pre-certification, authorizations and coordination among patients, third party payers and the practice, including routine and medical office visits, lab work, diagnostic testing, procedures and surgeries. This position will be responsible for monthly invoicing reconciliation with Billing and Finance. This position will work with all the medical departments.
This is a hybrid position and will require weekly in-office days at our Carbondale Practice.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports to the Practice Manager. No positions report to this role.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
While living and demonstrating our Core Values, the Prior Authorization & Forms Specialist will:
Prior Authorization:
- Receive prior auth request from physician or pharmacy.
- Submit all info via navinet insurance website.
- Verify diagnosis code via medication screen or chart notes
- Research alternatives that patient has tried and list them on prior auth
- Use chart notes to answer questions that are prompted via the insurance company
- Verify that all information is accurate
- Submit prior auth request
- Input info into Medication Prior Auth Flowsheet in medent and add to to-do to keep track of auth.
- If prior auth is approved notify Dr/nurse and send approval notice to pharmacy
- If medication is for prolia, add to-do for six months from approval date to submit new prior auth
- If prior auth is denied reach out to Dr. to see if they want to switch medication, or if they want to appeal denial.
- If Dr. wants to appeal, research what info the insurance is requesting and send prior auth form and any necessary documents to insurance for appeal.
- Update insurance companies as necessary.
Forms:
- Ensure all home health forms are signed by Physician and sent back to appropriate area
- FMLA forms processing
- Follow all rules of forms policy
- Process school, college & medical forms that are non-nurse required
- Parking placards
- Ensure all forms meet The Wright Center policy requirements
- Meet The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated entity The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education EOS© People Analyzer Tool
- Buy in and experience working in the EOS® model (strongly preferred)
- Mission-oriented; represents the enterprise in a professional manner while demonstrating organizational pride
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous front-office experience (2-4 years) in a high-volume medical practice desirable
- Previous experience with insurance preferred
- Experience with MEDENT or other EMR software a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurances
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Must have attention to detail
- Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with many changing priorities
- Must be professional and customer service oriented to deliver quality excellent care
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in prior authorization pharmacist jobs.
- Active pharmacist license (RPh or PharmD) in the state of practice
- Experience reviewing prior authorization requests against clinical and payer criteria
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer formulary guidelines
- Proficiency with pharmacy or clinical decision software and ATS-based case management tools
- Strong communication skills for peer-to-peer reviews and physician outreach
- Certified Prior Authorization Professional (CPA) credential preferred or required
Tips for Your Prior Authorization Pharmacist Job Search
Tailor your resume for PA workflows
Highlight your experience with specific payer criteria, clinical decision software, and turnaround metrics. Hiring managers want to see that you've worked appeals, peer-to-peer reviews, or formulary exceptions, not just filled prescriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists prior authorization pharmacist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by payer type intentionally
PBM, managed care, and specialty pharmacy roles have distinct PA workflows. If your experience is Medicare Part D appeals, filter your search accordingly so your resume speaks directly to the reviewer's day-to-day clinical environment.
Get your CPA credential before you apply
The Certified Prior Authorization Professional credential signals fluency in payer policy and medical necessity review. Many employers list it as preferred, so holding it before you apply gives your application a concrete differentiator in a competitive pool.
Prepare clinical rationale answers in advance
Interviewers frequently give scenario-based questions about denials, appeals, and peer-to-peer calls with physicians. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning step by step, referencing FDA labeling, clinical guidelines, and specific payer criteria you've used.
Negotiate remote flexibility with data points
Many prior authorization pharmacist roles are fully remote, so if on-site is listed, ask about hybrid options during the offer stage. Reference your experience managing case queues and meeting turnaround times independently to support the ask.
Prior Authorization Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most prior authorization pharmacists?
The companies hiring the most prior authorization pharmacists right now include assist point, NYX Health, and Shields Health Solutions, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Managed care organizations, PBMs, and specialty pharmacy networks account for the majority of open roles.
How many prior authorization pharmacist jobs are remote?
About 57% of prior authorization pharmacist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role depends on phone, software, and electronic case review rather than in-person patient care. Roles focused on specialty biologics and Medicare Part D appeals tend to have the highest rate of remote availability.
How do you become a prior authorization pharmacist?
You need a PharmD or bachelor of pharmacy degree, an active pharmacist license in your state, and hands-on experience with payer criteria and clinical decision-making. Most pharmacists move into PA roles after gaining experience in a managed care, PBM, or clinical pharmacy setting. Earning the Certified Prior Authorization Professional credential strengthens your candidacy and demonstrates fluency in medical necessity review and appeals processes.
Can you get a prior authorization pharmacist job with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level prior authorization pharmacist roles exist, particularly at PBMs and health plans that provide structured training on their payer criteria and software. Candidates with retail or clinical pharmacy backgrounds can transition by emphasizing any experience with insurance rejections, formulary exceptions, or patient assistance programs. Completing a PA-focused certificate program and obtaining your CPA credential before applying strengthens a limited-experience application significantly.
What does the prior authorization pharmacist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter phone screen focused on licensure, payer experience, and availability, followed by one or two rounds with a clinical or operations manager. Expect scenario-based questions where you walk through how you'd evaluate a denial, handle a peer-to-peer call, or interpret clinical guidelines for a specific drug class. Some employers add a brief written case review or software walkthrough as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to prior authorization pharmacist jobs?
You can find and apply to prior authorization pharmacist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your payer experience, licensure state, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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