Certified Pharmacy Technician

divh2Certified Pharmacy Technician/h2pJob Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician/ppLocation: Richmond VA 23233/ppDuration: 12 months+/ppHours: 8:00am to 5:00pm/ppEvaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or facsimile using client clinical criteria. Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physicians office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists./ppCommunicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage, and formulary alternatives to physicians, physicians office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists./ppResearches, resolves, and documents prior authorization outcomes in the pharmacy system./ppEscalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial./ppResearches, resolves, and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances. Provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider, and/or management./ppPerforms other duties as required./ppEducation:/ppAdditional Job Details: 6 months experience in retail, hospital, or facility pharmacy setting required. Proficiency in computerized pharmacy systems and software applications required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions Experience with Windows-based software applications. High School Diploma or equivalent. Pharmacy Technician Certification or License/ppAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./p/div

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