Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician
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Shields Health SolutionsSpecialty pharmacy
Location: Remote; Job Location: ['RI']Full-TimeJunior
Salary20 - 22 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeData entry
Requirements
- Have at least 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be Rhode Island state registered and/or certified as a Pharmacy Technician where applicable.
- Have CPhT or equivalent national certification; this is strongly preferred but not required generally.
- Have national certification at hire if your state of residence does not offer pharmacy technician registration.
- Obtain any additional required credentials within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe and maintain required licensure and certification.
- Have solid computer skills, including proficiency with Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet navigation, and web-based platforms.
- Be prepared to complete a data-entry and computer-skills assessment as part of the pre-employment process.
- Travel occasionally as business needs require.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with insurance companies to facilitate medication approvals through prior authorizations.
- Help patients access financial assistance through foundations, manufacturer programs, and other funding resources.
- Use pharmacy operating systems to enter data, adjudicate claims, process refills, and create follow-up action plans.
- Document patient concerns, prior authorization updates, and financial assistance needs in databases, electronic medical records, and email systems.
- Collaborate with physicians' offices, pharmacists, and pharmacy liaisons to coordinate patient care.
- Assist patients with pharmacy insurance claims and coverage-related issues, and provide phone support to help improve medication adherence.
- Maintain accurate records of patient communications and case activity while protecting confidential information.
- Research and analyze information, manage database data, and identify trends and process improvements.
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