Entry Level Prior Authorization Specialist Jobs
New grad prior authorization specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a healthcare administration background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings cover on-site and hybrid settings across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Medical University of South Carolina, Optum, and Ascension 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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level prior authorization specialist job?
Start by building familiarity with medical terminology, insurance verification, and ICD and CPT coding basics, since most employers screen for these at the entry level. A healthcare administration certificate, medical billing course, or even a clinical internship can substitute for direct experience. Highlighting any customer service, data entry, or insurance-related work on your resume also gives you a concrete edge over candidates with no healthcare exposure.
Which companies hire entry level prior authorization specialists?
Companies hiring entry level prior authorization specialists right now include Medical University of South Carolina, Optum, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, health insurance payers, hospital systems, and managed care organizations tend to post the most openings, since their authorization teams rely on a steady pipeline of junior staff to process high claim volumes.
Are there remote entry level prior authorization specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and state licensing requirements. About 67% of entry level prior authorization specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how extensively payers and health systems shifted these roles to distributed teams. Remote openings typically require a reliable internet connection and comfort working within electronic health record and insurance portal systems independently.
Are these new grad prior authorization specialist jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad and junior positions that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no prior authorization experience. A new grad posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience and treats completed internships, externships, or healthcare coursework as qualifying credentials. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'will train,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply' as reliable signals that a posting is new-grad friendly.
Which industries hire the most entry level prior authorization specialists?
Entry Level prior authorization specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because authorization workflows scale directly with patient volume and insurance claim complexity, creating consistent demand for junior staff who can be trained on payer-specific requirements.