Clinical Pharmacy Technician II

Highmark Health Company; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician II for a hybrid role in Zelienople, PA. The position focuses on pharmacy benefits, prior authorization, and ensuring patient access to medications while coordinating with providers and internal teams.

The role includes reviewing UM requests, managing referrals, and ensuring accurate data entry across claims and pharmacy systems, with emphasis on compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, Patient Access Coordinator, or Medical Assistant in health care setting.
• Associate degree expected or required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prior Authorization & Utilization Management: review UM coverage requests and prepare cases for clinical review.
• Patient & Provider Coordination: liaise between customers, provider-facing teams, and Pharmacy Department; outreach to resolve issues.
• Data Management & Compliance: enter preauthorizations into databases, evaluate insurance eligibility, perform medication reconciliation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Associate degree

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

## Clinical Pharmacy Technician IIApply: Hybrid: Zelienople PA, 16063, 4050 Jackson's Pointe Ct: Full time: Posted Today: J291381## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **Job Description :****JOB SUMMARY**This role requires a strong understanding of pharmacy benefits, insurance processes, and patient access procedures. Responsibilities include the coordination and administration of effective and efficient processing for pharmacy benefits prior authorization processes, insurance evaluations, addressing patient medication access issues, performing medication reconciliation, and overseeing referral screening/management.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Prior Authorization & Utilization Management: Reviews pharmacy utilization management (UM) coverage requests for both pharmacy and medical benefits and prepares such cases for clinical review when required. Within the context of the request, applies plan-specific benefits to each case appropriately, summarizes pertinent facts, and cites applicable internal policies and guidelines. (40%)* Patient & Provider Coordination: Resolves non-clinical issues independently and acts as a liaison between customers, provider-facing teams, and the Pharmacy Department. Engages in member and provider outreach to resolve issues such as appeal initiation requests, processing errors, and fulfilling notification requirements. Schedules appointments, verifies patient information, and addresses inquiries. Performs referral screening and processing, coordinating with specialists and ensuring timely patient access to necessary services. (30%)* Data Management & Compliance: Responsible for all preauthorization entries into applicable databases (i.e., internal medical claims systems, PBM pharmacy systems) to ensure swift and appropriate payment of services deemed medically necessary. Conducts insurance evaluations to determine patient eligibility and coverage for services. Performs medication reconciliation tasks to ensure accurate medication lists and prevent potential drug interactions. Maintains regulatory compliance and resolves all cases within predetermined timeframes. Assists patients with applications to access affordable medications. (30%)* Other duties as assigned or requested.**QUALIFICATIONS** **Required*** 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, Patient Access Coordinator, or Medical Assistant in health care setting**Preferred*** Associate degree* Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board**Language (Other than English):**None**Travel Requirement:**0% - 25%***Disclaimer:*** *The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.* ***Compliance Requirement******:** This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.* *As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.* *Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.*