Pharmacy Technician I

Centene Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join its Medical Management team. The role involves tracking prior authorizations, responding to provider inquiries, and ensuring compliance with coverage determinations. The position is entirely remote and requires a valid Pharmacy Technician license. Competitive pay and benefits offered, with a focus on workplace flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail, hospital, or mail order pharmacy experience.
• Current state’s Pharmacy Technician license required.
• National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and triage coverage determination requests from providers.
• Approve requests based on defined criteria.
• Notify providers and/or members of decisions.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician experience

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

****Remote position. Must reside in CA***

1+ years of retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy experience.

***Must have current state’s Pharmacy Technician license***

National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) preferred.

Position Purpose: Track and triage all coverage determination requests for prior authorizations and Medicare Part D recipients

• Track and triage coverage determination requests submitted from providers and determine if a pharmacist review is required
• Obtain verbal authorizations and request detailed clinical information from prescribers
• Approve coverage determination requests based on defined criteria
• Enter and document coverage determination request decision into the PBM system and notify providers and/or members
• Respond to client inquiries regarding authorization approvals and PBM on-line applications
• Refer coverage determination requests for specialty drugs to delegated vendor or client for processing
• Contact providers for additional information to facilitate coverage determination reviews
• Notify physicians, providers and members of coverage determination request decisions

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of retail, hospital or mail order pharmacy experience.

License/Certification: Current state’s Pharmacy Technician license. National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) preferred.Pay Range: $15.58 - $26.73 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act