Entry Level Prior Authorization Pharmacist Jobs
New grad prior authorization pharmacist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Medical University of South Carolina, Ascension, and University of Miami hiring at this level now.
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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 authorizations 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.Apply today to find out more about joining this wonderful team!
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-21Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
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.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months
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.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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 authorizations 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.Apply today to find out more about joining this wonderful team!
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and FinancialsWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC001994 UMA AMB MULT East Cooper Clinic-Administrat CCPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-21Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
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.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months
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.
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Entry Level Prior Authorization Pharmacist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level prior authorization pharmacist job?
Focus on clinical rotation experience, any internship work in managed care or specialty pharmacy, and familiarity with payer guidelines and medical necessity criteria. Highlight exposure to insurance documentation, drug utilization review, or formulary management. Employers at this level often value hands-on training and a pharmacy degree over years of experience, so lead with what you have demonstrated, not what you lack.
Which companies hire entry level prior authorization pharmacists?
Companies hiring entry level prior authorization pharmacists right now include Medical University of South Carolina, Ascension, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among pharmacy benefit managers, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacy chains, and large health systems that run internal prior authorization teams.
Are there remote entry level prior authorization pharmacist jobs?
Yes, and remote availability at this level is meaningful. About 50% of entry level prior authorization pharmacist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work is telephone and documentation based. New grads should still check whether a role requires a pharmacist license in a specific state before applying to fully remote positions.
Are these new grad prior authorization pharmacist jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, or anyone with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts pharmacy school clinical rotations or internships in lieu of full-time work history, does not require board certification beyond licensure, and provides on-the-job training in payer criteria and documentation workflows.
Which industries hire the most entry level prior authorization pharmacists?
Entry Level prior authorization pharmacist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because prior authorization volume is high, turnover creates consistent openings, and the documentation-heavy work is well suited to recent pharmacy graduates building clinical and administrative skills.