Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist l Onsite - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh · Boise · St. Louis · 1+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 2, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Pittsburgh · Boise · St. Louis
About the role
- Blink Health is seeking a Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist to join their Prior Authorization team and raise the bar on customer service provided to patients and partners.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the initiation of new prior authorization requests to providers
- Identify the correct prior authorization form required for the patient’s insurance provider
- Coordinate with prescribers and medical offices to ensure applicable information is translated onto prior authorization forms
- Follow up with medical offices to check the status of prior authorization requests
- Assist with communicating the status of prior authorizations to both patients and providers
- Coordinate with medical offices to handle Appeals
- Respond to internal questions from other departments related to prior authorization requests
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Customer service or inbound call center experience required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sound technical skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, good judgment, and strong operational focus
- A passion for providing top-notch patient care
- Ability to work with peers in a team effort and cross-functionally
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- 1+ year(s) working with prior authorizations or insurance verification in a pharmacy
- Knowledge of pharmacy benefits and pharmacy claims
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision – Multiple plan options from day 1
- Well-being Support – Employee Assistance Program with counseling, wellness coaching, legal/financial advice, and more
- Vacation – Accrue up to 80 hours (2 weeks) in year one
- Paid Sick Time – 40 hours per year
- Holidays – 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays per year
- Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid (birthing) / 4 weeks paid (non-birthing), including adoption and foster placement
- 401(k) – Traditional and Roth options
- Life & Disability Insurance – Provided at no cost
- Commuter Benefits – Free onsite parking + pre-tax commuter FSA+ Free shuttle service (Pittsburgh, PA only)
- Snack & Drink Stipend – Daily at all pharmacy locations
Workplace
- Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA (Robinson Township)
