Michelle Montalvo
@michellemontalvo
I streamline specialty pharmacy access, prior authorizations, and patient support in regulated healthcare settings.
What I'm looking for
At UI Health, I manage end-to-end benefit investigations, prior authorizations, medical exceptions, and tier appeals for ambulatory patients. I work closely with providers, clinical teams, insurers, and patients to reduce access barriers while maintaining accurate, audit-ready EMR documentation.
I've built more than 12 years of pharmacy operations experience across CVS Specialty Pharmacy, XcelRx Pharmacy, CVS/Caremark, Pharmore Drugs, and Walgreens. I bring bilingual English/Spanish patient support, specialty-drug workflow knowledge, payer-policy navigation, inventory and quality control, and staff training to complex, highly regulated pharmacy environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Ambulatory Pharmacy Prior Authorization Specialist
UI Health
Feb 2026 - Present (6 months)
Managed end-to-end access workflows including benefit investigations, prior authorizations, medical exceptions, and tier appeals. Partnered with healthcare providers to reduce access barriers and optimize patient outcomes.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
XcelRx Pharmacy
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Developed efficient workflow procedures to enhance operational capacity and accuracy of medication dispensing. Oversaw inventory management and provided bilingual customer support.
Pharmacy Technician I – Pulmonary Hypertension Department
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
Jan 2013 - Jul 2024 (11 years 6 months)
Provided advanced telephone support and access navigation for patients on high-cost specialty therapies. Collaborated to obtain insurance authorizations and co-pay resources, minimizing time-to-therapy delays.
Non-Clinical Diversion Pharmacy Technician II (Remote)
CVS/Caremark
Oct 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 3 months)
Resolved complex third-party billing and prior authorization issues as an escalation specialist. Drove process improvements by partnering with account managers and provider networks.
Lead Pharmacy Technician – Controlled Substance Department
Pharmore Drugs
Mar 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 8 months)
Executed duties within federal and state laws governing controlled substances, maintaining compliance records. Processed patient profiles and delivery schedules for long-term care facilities.
Health Guide / Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (5 months)
Spearheaded community engagement and educational programs to expand awareness of preventative care services. Guided Spanish and English-speaking visitors through medication options and pharmacy services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science, Allied Health
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health degree from Robert Morris University in Chicago, IL.
National College
Associate of Science, Pharmacy Technician
Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technician from National College in Bayamon, PR, with an all-Spanish curriculum.
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