100% Remote Pharmacy Technician
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- Track coverage determination requests submitted by providers and assess if a pharmacist review is necessary.
- 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 a 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.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of residence.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Current Pharmacy Registration and Certification as required by the state of operation.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with prior authorization processes.
- Customer service and data entry skills.
- 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)