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The Prior Authorization Coordinator will act as onsite triage for identified patients and prescriptions to facilitate authorization, reimbursement, and dispensing of medications. This role includes managing multiple clinics, providing client support, and ensuring effective communication between patients, pharmacy, and healthcare providers.
Candidates should have a minimum of two years of pharmacy experience and preferably a bachelor's degree. Pharmacy technician certification is preferred, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with the prior authorization process.
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Prior Authorization Coordinator is a pharmacy technician who will act as onsite triage for identified patients and prescriptions, including specialty prescriptions, to facilitate authorization, reimbursement and dispensing of medications. Location: Hybrid, Reading PA Hours: 8a-4:30p Monday to Friday Responsibilities: Prescription Processing: Master navigation of EMR and dispensing software system. Client Support: Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals by answering inquiries, addressing pharmacy-related concerns, and triaging to pharmacist as appropriate. Manage multiple clinics with diverse needs autonomously. Benefits Investigation: Verify patient information and insurance coverage. Work with pharmacy team members and payers to resolve discrepancies and review insurance for affordability. Prior Authorization Completion: Demonstrate expertise with prior authorization process by gathering necessary documentation, completing forms, and communicating with healthcare providers and insurance companies to obtain approval for medications. Communication: Display professionalism in all interactions. Communicate effectively in-person, via telephone, and in other electronic communication. Document pertinent patient information professionally and succinctly in patient chart, as agreed upon. Team Collaboration: Act as liaison between patient, pharmacy, and other healthcare providers to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication. Training: Participate in training of new staff. Program Continuity: Oversees continuity of pharmacy processes and adherence to clinical and specialty programs and policies. Participate in quality improvement projects, as deemed relevant and approved by manager. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with latest developments in practice area. Participate in training programs and continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. Perform related duties as assigned Education: Requires a minimum of two (2)+ years directly related and progressively responsible pharmacy experience; bachelor's degree program preferred. Pharmacy technician certification with a national technical certification organization, such as Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other comparable national certification or comparable state certification is preferred. Skills: Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to effectively address patient issues and collaborate with healthcare providers. Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical terminology, and clinical pharmacy services Strong organizational skills; attention to detail Familiarity with prior authorization process and insurance verification. Good analytical skills. Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy. Experience in using pharmacy software systems and electronic health records. #LI-DL1 What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora Full time Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. 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This job posting was last updated on 8/28/2025