[Hiring] Prior Authorization Specialist @Honeydew

Role Description

At Honeydew, we're redefining how Americans access dermatology care — tackling huge barriers in access and cost with a model that makes getting evidence-backed treatment easy, affordable, and genuinely effective.

This role manages prior authorizations for dermatology medications, including:

• Topicals
• Orals
• Injectables
• Specialty drugs

You'll work closely with internal clinical teams, insurance carriers, and pharmacies to:

• Submit, track, and resolve prior authorizations
• Support patients through financial access pathways when needed

This role is fully remote and will report to the Prior Authorization Lead.

Your Day-to-Day

• Submit and manage prior authorizations for dermatology medications
• Track authorization status and follow up to prevent delays in care
• Respond to requests for additional clinical documentation
• Prepare and submit appeals when required
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurance to resolve authorization issues
• Support enrollment in patient assistance programs and manufacturer copay programs when applicable
• Maintain accurate documentation in internal systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of prior authorization experience
• Experience with biologic prior authorizations
• Experience with patient assistance programs, copay cards, or financial assistance workflows
• Experience supporting dermatology medications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage volume in a fast-paced startup environment

Requirements

• You enjoy solving complex insurance puzzles and navigating payer requirements
• You're highly detail-oriented and catch small errors before they become big delays
• You feel satisfaction from keeping processes organized and moving efficiently
• You're proactive about following up and don't let tasks fall through the cracks
• You communicate confidently with insurance reps, pharmacies, and clinical teams
• You're comfortable handling time-sensitive work that directly impacts patient care
• You care deeply about removing financial barriers so patients can access treatment
• You believe healthcare should be accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few
• You find joy in doing work that matters

Benefits

• Full remote flexibility
• Direct impact you can measure
• Ability to grow within the company
• $100 monthly tech stipend
• Free Honeydew membership
• Direct access to new dermatology treatments
• 20% off Honeydew products
• Bi-monthly get-togethers
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Motivosity
• Health insurance & HSA match
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Unlimited flex time off