Job Description
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be working primarily with Medicare patients, focusing on handling prior authorizations. You will start by managing the intake of prior authorizations, setting them up in our systems, and sending them to a review technician. There is potential for training on review processes as well.
ResponsibilitiesManage the intake of MedPharm prior authorizations.Set up prior authorizations in the system.Send prior authorizations to review technicians.Provide customer service to Medicare and Medicaid patients.Handle phone calls with professionalism, controlling and redirecting conversations as necessary.Essential SkillsPharmacy Technician certification.Experience in managed care and pharmacy.Prior authorization handling.Data entry proficiency.Strong customer service skills over the phone.Ability to work remotely and independently.Computer skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with appeals and claims.Strong communication skills.Ability to control and redirect phone conversations.Work Environment
This position is 100% remote, requiring a closed-door setting with limited distractions to ensure HIPAA compliance. You must have strong Wi-Fi capabilities and the ability to work independently. The role involves rotating holiday schedules with other team members, and lunch breaks can range from 30 minutes to an hour.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.
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