Pharmacy Technician - 249612

Pharmacy Technician (Billing Associate)

East Syracuse, NY 13057

$22/hour

Full-Time | Monday – Friday

We are currently seeking Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy professionals for a growing Long-Term Care Pharmacy in East Syracuse, NY! This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to utilize their pharmacy knowledge in a more administrative and billing-focused role within a collaborative LTC environment.

This is a non-patient facing position with a reliable weekday schedule and strong long-term growth potential within a growing organization.

Schedule:

• Generally Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Team members must be available on the 1st of each month for month-end reporting
• If the 1st falls on a weekend, availability that day is required, with a weekday off provided in return

Responsibilities:

• Process pharmacy billing rejections and insurance claims
• Work Prior Authorizations (PAs) and claim corrections
• Verify primary and secondary insurance coverage for residents
• Perform census audits and ensure facility records match pharmacy billing data
• Run billing and month-end reports for over 20 Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
• Handle inbound calls from facilities and customers regarding billing discrepancies and account questions
• Re-bill pending Medicaid accounts and follow up on unpaid claims
• Complete account reconciliation, account adjustments, refund requests, and bad debt processing
• Track and document all account activity accurately within the system
• Identify recurring billing issues and escalate/process corrective actions as needed
• Utilize EMAR, SharePoint, Excel, and pharmacy software daily
• Assist with Lawson account setup for facilities and private pay accounts
• Support month-end closing and reimbursement improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Previous Pharmacy Technician or pharmacy experience required
• Experience working with insurance claims, billing rejections, and Prior Authorizations preferred
• Strong computer and data entry skills required
• Experience with EMAR, SharePoint, or pharmacy systems highly preferred
• Excel experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Previous long-term care pharmacy or pharmacy billing experience is a plus

Why Join This Team?

• Stable Monday – Friday schedule
• Growing Long-Term Care pharmacy organization
• Opportunity to expand pharmacy billing and insurance knowledge
• Team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential
• Great fit for Pharmacy Technicians looking to transition into a more operational/billing-focused role

Please note - we are open to candidates from a variety of pharmacy backgrounds and are willing to train individuals with strong pharmacy experience and transferable skills! We encourage you to apply!