Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Prior Authorization Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

$22/hour

About the Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Prior Authorization Specialist to join our growing team in Pittsburgh. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind the prior authorization (PA) process-acting as the connector between prescribers, insurance plans, and patients to ensure timely access to specialty medications. This is a full-time, onsite position with a Monday-Friday schedule.

What You'll Do

• Investigate : Verify benefits and determine PA requirements for new cases.
• Communicate & Gather : Work closely with prescribers' offices to collect all required clinical documentation.
• Assemble & Submit : Build accurate, "clean" PA case files and submit them to insurance plans.
• Follow-Up & Troubleshoot : Track case progress, resolve issues, and ensure timely approvals.
• Collaborate : Use evolving technology tools and support your team with positivity and professionalism.

Why This Role Matters

Our team is at the heart of making specialty medications accessible. Without successful authorizations, patients cannot move forward in their treatment journey. By efficiently managing the PA process, you'll play a direct role in helping patients get the care they need-quickly and seamlessly.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty pharmacy experience with prior authorization and benefit verification for specialty medications

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance navigation, and drug nomenclature.
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn new software quickly.

Preferred Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.

Additional Details

• 100% onsite position at our Pittsburgh facility.
• Shift availability flexes between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM .

Apply today to join a mission-driven team that's helping patients access life-changing therapies.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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