Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician- MUSC Outpatient Clinics
MUSC Health
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.
Job description
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- 0-6 months work experience
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP) required and must be maintained
- Must obtain and maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) within 6 months of hire
- New team members enrolled in an ASHP-accredited and/or PTCB-recognized pharmacy technician training program have 30 days post program completion to obtain certification
Benefits
- Free parking
- No evenings, weekends or holidays
- Routine daytime schedule
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.