Exciting opportunity to join a remote team with an industry leader in the pharmacy space! Please apply for more details!
Job Description
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in tracking and triaging coverage determination requests for prior authorizations and Medicare recipients. Your primary purpose in this position is to ensure efficient processing and accurate documentation within the pharmacy benefits system.
ResponsibilitiesTrack and triage coverage determination requests submitted from providers and determine if a pharmacist review is required.Obtain verbal authorizations and request detailed clinical information from prescribers.Approve coverage determination requests based on defined criteria.Enter and document coverage determination request decisions into the PBM system and notify providers and/or members.Respond to client inquiries regarding authorization approvals and PBM online applications.Refer coverage determination requests for specialty drugs to delegated vendor or client for processing.Contact providers for additional information to facilitate coverage determination reviews.Notify physicians, providers, and members of coverage determination request decisions.Essential SkillsHigh school diploma or equivalent.1+ years of experience in retail, hospital, or mail order pharmacy.Current state Pharmacy Technician license.Additional Skills & QualificationsNational Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) preferred.Experience with pharmacy benefits system (PBS system) is a huge plus.Knowledge of prior authorization and Medicare processes.Work Environment
The work environment is dynamic and requires interaction with healthcare providers and members. You will utilize pharmacy benefits management systems and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve efficient and accurate coverage determinations
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Jul 25, 2025.
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