Pharmacy Financial Coordinator / Prior Authorization Specialist

Impactkare•Edmond, OK

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Financial Coordinator / Prior Authorization Specialist – Edmond, OK Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Early Fridays Our healthcare partner in Edmond, Oklahoma is growing and actively hiring a Pharmacy Financial Coordinator / Prior Authorization Specialist to support their expanding pharmacy and clinical team. This role focuses on prior authorizations, pharmacy benefits verification, insurance coordination, and patient financial assistance to ensure patients receive the medications prescribed by their providers. If you have experience with pharmacy billing, prior authorizations, insurance verification, or medication access coordination , this is a great opportunity to join a collaborative healthcare organization that values strong processes and patient care. This is a full-time, permanent position — not a contract role. This role plays a key part in helping patients successfully access their prescribed medications. Daily responsibilities may include: ABOUT OUR PARTNER This position is with one of ImpactKares long-standing healthcare partners, a highly respected multispecialty organization committed to delivering patient-centered care across Oklahoma. Their pharmacy services continue to expand as patient needs grow, driving the demand for knowledgeable, detail-oriented support in prior authorizations and medication access. You will be joining a team that values accuracy, compassion, communication, and a seamless patient experience. They pride themselves on supporting their staff, fostering collaboration, and ensuring every patient receives timely and efficient care. ABOUT IMPACTKARE ImpactKare is a boutique healthcare recruiting firm specializing in placing top clinical, allied health, mental health, and administrative professionals nationwide. Founded by a former nurse, we are deeply committed to matching strong talent with organizations that prioritize patient care, employee support, and long-term success. We partner closely with our clients and invest personally in every candidate we represent. Our goal is simple: to make the hiring process smoother, more human, and more impactful—for both the organizations we support and the professionals we place.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in prior authorizations, pharmacy billing, medical billing, or insurance verification
Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial pharmacy benefit plans
Familiarity with pharmacy claim rejections and medication authorization workflows
Understanding of formularies, step therapy, and medication coverage requirements
Experience using CoverMyMeds or similar prior authorization platforms preferred
Experience working in EHR systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong communication and patient service skills
Ability to type approximately 50 WPM
Pharmacy Authorization

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy technician experience or certification is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Verifying pharmacy insurance benefits and eligibility
Submitting and tracking prior authorizations for medications
Following up with insurance companies and PBMs regarding authorization status
Communicating authorization approvals, denials, or next steps with patients
Assisting patients with copay assistance programs and financial support options
Troubleshooting insurance claim issues or pharmacy rejections
Researching payer guidelines, formularies, and medication coverage policies
Ensuring medications approved through authorization are successfully processed by pharmacies
Resolving assigned tasks and documentation within the Electronic Health Record system
Collaborating with providers and clinic staff to ensure a smooth medication access process