Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

Job Description

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday; 10:30am - 7pm (30 min lunch)

STATE CERTIFICATION (VA) OR NATIONAL CERTIFICATION (PTCB) REQUIRED

Summary:

Evaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or facsimile using client clinical criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
• Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
• Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician's office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
• Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
• Researches, resolves and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances and provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider and/or management.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months dispensing or retail experience required, or equivalent internal training will be substituted. CPT - Certification/licensure in accordance with state requirements. In the states of Florida and Michigan, license registration with the Board of Pharmacy is required without exception. PTCB - Certification or the ability to obtain PTCB Certification within one year of hire. Employees in states which require a Pharmacy Technician certification exam may substitute state certification for the PTCB. Specialty or retail pharmacy industry experience, previous reimbursement experience, and/or working in a health plan/health care setting. In-depth knowledge of specialty injectable prescription drugs, disease states, health plan formulary management techniques, medical terminology and current diagnostic and reimbursement coding (J/Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500, etc.). Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, as well as MS Office Product Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions to approve prior authorization requests. Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problematic issues. Pharmacy CPT - Certified Pharmacy Technician. PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification. GED High School.