Pharmacy Financial Coordinator / Prior Authorization Specialist

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.

Position Details

Location: Edmond, OK (onsite)
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Position Type: Full-Time

Why Candidates Love This Role

• Consistent weekday schedule with early Fridays
• Stable full-time healthcare position (not contract)
• Work directly with providers and pharmacy teams
• Opportunity to develop deeper experience in pharmacy prior authorizations and medication access
• Collaborative team environment with strong workflow processes

What Youll Be Doing

This role plays a key part in helping patients successfully access their prescribed medications.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• 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

What Were Looking ForPreferred Experience

• 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

Technical Skills

• 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

Additional Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy technician experience or certification is helpful but not required
• Strong communication and patient service skills
• Ability to type approximately 50 WPM

Work Environment

• Fast-paced healthcare setting
• Frequent computer and data entry work
• Ability to sit for extended periods while reviewing documentation and insurance information
• Occasional standing, walking, or bending throughout the workday

If you have experience with prior authorizations, pharmacy benefits, insurance coordination, or medical billing, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career while helping patients access important medications.

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.