Certified Pharmacy Technician | Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and 1+ years Pharmacy Technician experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This remote Pharmacy Technician role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting Medicare Part B medication prior authorizations and utilization management processes. The position requires a strong background in pharmacy technician duties, particularly related to prior authorization and working with the Medicare population. This is a temp-to-hire contract with a defined six-month duration.

Location: Remote (open to candidates nationwide)
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM ET or 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET
• Mandatory rotating weekends
• No days off permitted except emergencies from 01/01/27 to 03/31/27

Responsibilities:

• Review and process prior authorization requests following established policies and decision trees
• Triage and enter incoming prior authorization requests from provider offices
• Support Medicare Part B medication prior authorizations and preferred product strategies
• Obtain clinical documentation from providers and hospitals needed for authorization reviews
• Communicate authorization decisions and provide follow-up to providers and members
• Assist with alternative treatment options when required
• Provide operational support to Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and Physicians to ensure timely, accurate decisions
• Serve as a liaison for internal teams, external providers, and operational partners
• Support offshore clinical partners involved in utilization management pharmacy workflows
• Interpret plan benefits and enter specialty pharmacy overrides to support claim adjudication

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required
• Minimum of 3 years pharmacy technician experience
• Experience with Medicare Part B operations, preferably including utilization management, prior authorizations, medical benefits, or pharmacy help desk experience
• Direct experience working with the Medicare population highly preferred
• Strong computer and technology skills including proficiency with multiple systems and Google Workspace/G Suite
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior utilization management and prior authorization experience strongly preferred

Additional Details:

• All necessary equipment will be provided
• Temp-to-hire contract duration: October 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Interested candidates with relevant Medicare Part B and utilization management experience are encouraged to apply to join a supportive and fast-paced pharmacy team focused on impactful patient care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.50 to $29.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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