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US Tech Solutions Prior Auth Pharmacy Technician in Please note: Actual location may vary., Rhode Island
$20-$21 per hour
Please note: Actual location may vary., RI
Contract
Job Title: Prior Auth Pharmacy Technician
Location: REMOTE
Timing: This position follows a standard 8.5-hour workday
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description:
The Tech I Prior Auth takes in-bound calls from providers, pharmacies, members, etc providing professional and courteous phone assistance to all callers through the criteria based prior authorization process. Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation of reviews. Transfers all clinical questions, escalations and judgement calls to the pharmacist team
Responsibilities:
The Tech I Prior Auth takes in-bound calls from providers, pharmacies, members, etc providing professional and courteous phone assistance to all callers through the criteria based prior authorization process.
Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation of reviews.
Transfers all clinical questions, escalations and judgement calls to the pharmacist team.
The Tech I will also assist with other duties as needed to include but not limited to: outbound calls, reviewing and processing Prior Auth’s received via fax and ePA, monitoring and responding to inquiries via department mailboxes and other duties as assigned by the leadership team.
Skills:
Prior Authorization
Call Handling
Pharmacy Tech License
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in a high volume call center - healthcare or PBM/prior authorization-related preferred
Must have some familiarity with medical terminology and coding.
License or Certification is acceptable
Pharmacy Technician license with no restrictions, must be active
National pharmacy technician certification or certification or licensure per state regulations.
Advanced computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet utilization.
Excellent customer service skills (written and verbal) a must.
Education:
Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required.
Pharmacy Technician license or certification (active and no restrictions)
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/) .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.