Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Prior Authorization - Gene and Cell Therapies

Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7 am to 5 pm

• Accepts prescription, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patient's allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system (Continuously)
• Collaborates with other members of the pharmacy team to assure continuity of care and consistency of practices.
• Prepares shipments appropriately to ensure drug stability during transit.
• Acts as a prior authorization subject matter expert: monitor, follow-up with and record all insurance prior authorizations and re-authorizations required by payers to help ensure compliance and continuity of treatment. Helps support the appeal process to overturn insurance denials and/or benefit exclusions when needed.
• Works on patient's behalf to identify and assess reimbursement coverage options for those with insurance and coordinate and/or investigate financial options for those without insurance.
• Manages pharmacy stock, including ordering and organizing and notifies pharmacist or inventory coordinators of any problems or concerns

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience, required.

Board of Pharmacy technician license (Registered or Certified), required.

Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date, required.

Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.

Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Sitting, Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Walking

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"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"