Orsini - Rare Disease Pharmacy Solutions
Prior Authorization Specialist - Hybrid (IL/OH)
Orsini - Rare Disease Pharmacy Solutions, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
Prior Authorization Specialist - Hybrid (IL/OH)
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About Orsini Rare Disease Pharmacy Solutions Providing compassionate care since 1987, Orsini is a leader in rare disease and gene therapy pharmacy solutions, built to simplify how patients connect to advanced medicines. Through our comprehensive commercialization solutions—including a nationwide specialty pharmacy, patient services hub, home infusion and nursing network, and third‑party logistics provider— we work with biopharma, providers, and payors to ensure No Patient is Left Behind™.
Our Mission Orsini is on a mission to be the essential partner for biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payers to support patients and their families in accessing revolutionary treatments for rare diseases. Through our integrated portfolio of services, we seek to pioneer comprehensive solutions that simplify how patients connect to advanced therapies while providing holistic, compassionate care so that No Patient is Left Behind™.
LIVE IT Values At the heart of our company culture, the Orsini LIVE IT core values serve as guiding principles that shape how we interact with each other and those we serve. These values are the driving force behind our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and genuine care in every aspect of our work.
Salary Range $21‑$23 hourly based on experience
Position Summary This position will work closely with the Benefits Verification Team to validate patient’s insurance plans, prescriptions and eligibility. Core responsibilities include reading prescriptions, converting prescriptions into authorizations, interpreting medical policies, contacting physicians’ offices to validate prescriptions, obtaining clinical documentation, and initiating prior authorizations through insurance plans.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Training
Experience with major medical insurance
Knowledge of pharmacy benefit management
Knowledge of HCPCS codes (J‑codes)
Knowledge of ICD‑10 codes (diagnosis codes)
Familiarity with medical documentation such as history and physical, genetic testing, etc.
Ability to read prescriptions
Ability to convert a prescription into an authorization request based on payer requirements
Ability to interpret medical policies
Essential Job Duties
Contact plans (PBM or major medical) to validate requests sent from benefits verification
Contact physician’s office to obtain current prescriptions
Contact physician’s office to obtain clinical documentation required by the plans
Validate that the clinical documentation received meets plan requirements
Initiate prior authorizations through Cover My Meds
Follow up on all pending PAs within 48 hours
Respond to urgent emails submitted by the Patient Care Coordinator Team or Program Manager in a timely manner
Obtain approval/denial letters
Submit all new complex authorization approvals and/or complex re‑authorization approvals through the complex audit process
Initiate re‑authorizations that are set to expire 30 days prior to the term date
Employee Benefits
BCBSL Medical
Delta Dental
EyeMed Vision
401(k)
Accident & Critical Illness
Life Insurance
PTO, Holiday Pay, and Floating Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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About Orsini Rare Disease Pharmacy Solutions Providing compassionate care since 1987, Orsini is a leader in rare disease and gene therapy pharmacy solutions, built to simplify how patients connect to advanced medicines. Through our comprehensive commercialization solutions—including a nationwide specialty pharmacy, patient services hub, home infusion and nursing network, and third‑party logistics provider— we work with biopharma, providers, and payors to ensure No Patient is Left Behind™.
Our Mission Orsini is on a mission to be the essential partner for biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payers to support patients and their families in accessing revolutionary treatments for rare diseases. Through our integrated portfolio of services, we seek to pioneer comprehensive solutions that simplify how patients connect to advanced therapies while providing holistic, compassionate care so that No Patient is Left Behind™.
LIVE IT Values At the heart of our company culture, the Orsini LIVE IT core values serve as guiding principles that shape how we interact with each other and those we serve. These values are the driving force behind our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and genuine care in every aspect of our work.
Salary Range $21‑$23 hourly based on experience
Position Summary This position will work closely with the Benefits Verification Team to validate patient’s insurance plans, prescriptions and eligibility. Core responsibilities include reading prescriptions, converting prescriptions into authorizations, interpreting medical policies, contacting physicians’ offices to validate prescriptions, obtaining clinical documentation, and initiating prior authorizations through insurance plans.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Training
Experience with major medical insurance
Knowledge of pharmacy benefit management
Knowledge of HCPCS codes (J‑codes)
Knowledge of ICD‑10 codes (diagnosis codes)
Familiarity with medical documentation such as history and physical, genetic testing, etc.
Ability to read prescriptions
Ability to convert a prescription into an authorization request based on payer requirements
Ability to interpret medical policies
Essential Job Duties
Contact plans (PBM or major medical) to validate requests sent from benefits verification
Contact physician’s office to obtain current prescriptions
Contact physician’s office to obtain clinical documentation required by the plans
Validate that the clinical documentation received meets plan requirements
Initiate prior authorizations through Cover My Meds
Follow up on all pending PAs within 48 hours
Respond to urgent emails submitted by the Patient Care Coordinator Team or Program Manager in a timely manner
Obtain approval/denial letters
Submit all new complex authorization approvals and/or complex re‑authorization approvals through the complex audit process
Initiate re‑authorizations that are set to expire 30 days prior to the term date
Employee Benefits
BCBSL Medical
Delta Dental
EyeMed Vision
401(k)
Accident & Critical Illness
Life Insurance
PTO, Holiday Pay, and Floating Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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