Associates Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university plus 1-yearof experience in specialty pharmacy, medication assistance, prior authorizations, pharmacy benefits investigation, managed care, financial advising, claims processing, collections, or revenue cycle positions. Specialty medications include prescription medications that are typically used to treat serious and often life threatening disease (cancer, hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, etc.) or rare diseases.