Certified Pharmacy Technician

Prior Authorization Technician

Insight Global is looking for prior authorization technicians to work fully remote in support of one of our large healthcare clients. In this role, the individual will support patient care by removing barriers to medication access. This includes working with insurance companies and clinician offices to facilitate medication approvals through prior authorizations, as well as collaborating with patients and various funding sources, such as foundations or pharmaceutical manufacturers, to obtain financial assistance for high-cost copays. The role also involves providing phone support to patients, navigating pharmacy dispensing systems to adjudicate claims, process refills, and promoting medication adherence.

Job duties include:

• Communicate directly with insurance companies to facilitate medication approvals.
• Navigate pharmacy operating systems to input data, adjudicate test claims, and develop action plans for follow-up.
• Communicate effectively across databases, electronic medical records, and email systems to document patient concerns, prior authorization status, and financial assistance needs.
• Review prescriptions with physicians' offices to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of patient communications.
• Assist patients with managing their pharmacy insurance claims.
• Collaborate closely with pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons to deliver a coordinated, high-quality patient care experience.
• Communicate directly with patients via phone to support medication adherence and compliance.
• Research and analyze information to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage, organize, and update relevant data within database systems.
• Apply observations and recommendations to improve operations, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
• Identify trends, resolve issues, recommend improvements, and implement changes.
• Participate actively in process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a value-added business partner to stakeholders across the organization.
• Protect organizational value by maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Maintain professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and engaging in professional networks and organizations.
• Minimal in-state or out-of-state travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hourly pay range: $20/hr-$22/hr based on experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.