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Prior Authorization Specialist

CareMed Specialty Pharmacy
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist – CareMed 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 New Mexico (Must be licensed in New Mexico). This position may work remotely.

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for employees starting before August 31, 2026.

CareMed 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

  • Medical; Dental; Vision
  • 401k with a match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Quarterly Incentive Bonus
  • Paid Volunteer Day
  • Referral Incentive Program
  • Company Paid Life Insurance; and Short/Long-Term Disability

Why Join Us?

  • 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.

What You’ll Do

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

What You Bring

  • 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 CoverMyMeds

Preferred

  • Associate degree or Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • 3 years of experience in pharmacy or prior authorizations
  • Specialty pharmacy experience

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Company Values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion

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