REMOTE Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianWe are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to work with Medicare and Medicaid patients, primarily focusing on prior authorizations. The role involves both intake and technical review functions within the MedPharm environment.ResponsibilitiesHandle the intake of MedPharm prior authorizations, setting them up in the system and forwarding to the review technician.Conduct Tech Review by receiving PA cases from the intake team and reviewing them to determine coverage.Approve or deny medications based on clinical determinations and eligibility criteria.Read and interpret criteria, SOPs, insurance documents, and medical documents to make informed decisions.Provide excellent customer service over the phone, managing conversations and redirecting when necessary.Essential SkillsPharmacy Technician certificationExperience in data entry and managed carePrior Authorization processingProficiency in customer service and handling claimsStrong computer skillsAbility to work independently and remotelyAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in pharmacy and managed care environmentsCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certificationWork EnvironmentThis position is 100% remote, requiring a closed-door setting with limited distractions and compliance with HIPAA regulations. Candidates must have strong WiFi connectivity. Training is scheduled Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST, with holiday rotations. Post-training, the work schedule is Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday, with varied hours. Lunch breaks range from 30 minutes to an hour. The workplace culture boasts a high satisfaction score, offering flexibility, paid time off, and benefits.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.