Prior Authorization Specialist
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Healthcare
Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician
Position: Prior Authorization Specialist
Location: Denver, CO
Job : 721
# of Openings: 1
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist – Care Med Specialty Pharmacy Full-Time | Starting at $23.00/hr and up Shift times currently available: 7:00am- 3:30pm MST or 7:30 - 4:00pm MST Full-Time position working out of the State of Colorado (Must be licensed in Colorado).
This position may work remotely.
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for employees starting before August 31, 2026.
Care Med Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time position ideal for candidates local to the area. Remote work possible after initial on-site training.
Company Benefits- 401k with a match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Quarterly Incentive Bonus
- Referral Incentive Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability
- 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.
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.
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 Cover My Meds
- 3+ years of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations
- Specialty pharmacy experience
Company Values:
Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion
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