*This is a full time position with 8-hour day shifts, generally Monday through Friday located at Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest.* Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.  *Why join Scripps Health?** * /AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:/  * Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.   * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.  * Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.  * Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 *Why join this team?* The Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy provides the highest level of pharmacy services and customized patient care to help our patients manage complex medical conditions. Through our specialty pharmacy program, our team works with our patients' insurance companies, delivering medications directly to their homes, and check in with patients regularly for ongoing monitoring and support. The Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist is responsible for supporting the Scripps medication prior authorization (PA) program within the scope of pharmacy technician licensure. To be successful, the Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist will be comfortable working in an office setting at a desk and thrives working independently interviewing patient charts and filling out prior authorization forms. *Experience/Specialized Skills:* * High school diploma or equivalent. ** *Required Certification/Registration:* * Current Pharmacy Technician License. * Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire. * Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience. **** *Preferred:* * 2 years of relevant medication prior authorization experience preferred * At least 1 year of experience with Epic * Experience with CoverMyMeds **Job:** **Pharmacy* **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego* **Title:** *Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Specialty Pharmacy – Prior Authorizations – Mercy San Diego* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO* **Requisition ID:** *252001581*