Job Information
Cedars-Sinai Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization - Medical Network - Hybrid in Beverly Hills, California
Job Description
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.
The full time hybrid Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Foundation will assist in supporting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network pharmacists in the daily operations of the Pharmacy & Nutrition Services Department. The Pharmacy Technician primary role is to assist the pharmacists, physicians and other providers in processing of prescription orders, prior authorizations, distribution and inventory management of clinic-administered medications, and obtaining and compiling clinical information. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
What's this role all about?
Communicate pertinent information to pharmacists, prescribing physicians, other providers, and/or office staff.
Monitor and respond to e-mail and electronic medical record inbox/in-baskets messages and other communications in a timely manner throughout the work day.
Assist in obtaining prior authorizations from insurance plans and coordination with pharmacies.
Assist with data collection and entry when needed.
Facilitate communication with clinics/departments regarding medication requests and issues pertaining to medication stock and delivery.
Conduct chart or laboratory searches as necessary and transcribe relevant information into CS-Link.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
Licenses:
- CA Pharmacy Tech License
Experience:
Prior Authorizations and UM: Experience at a healthplan or with processing medication prior authorizations
Health plan experience is preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Lifting, Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, handling, grasping, hearing, talking. The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Must be able to perform assigned duties in a demanding work environment.
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.