Licensed Pharmacy Technician – Medications Prior Authorization

DeKalb Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with generous company match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Job summary

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) in South Carolina is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage prior authorizations, assist with documentation, and collaborate with providers, payers, pharmacists, and patients to ensure timely approvals and quality patient care.

Requires a GED or high school diploma, SC tech license, and 2 years of pharmacy experience; ECW and Excel skills are preferred. PPCP offers a 401K with generous match and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a pharmacy setting preferred. Proficient PC skills including ECW and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician, State of SC certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes prior authorization requests for medication.
• Assures timely completion of all prior authorization requests with a goal of no longer than 72 hours turn-around time.
• Assists with medical necessity documentation to expedite approvals of medications and procedures.
• Collaborates with providers/payers/pharmacist/patients to assure appropriateness of medications/ procedures needing prior authorization and to reduce barriers to patient receiving quality patient care.
• Partners and collaborates with other departments cross functionally regarding prior- authorization and/or clinical care services.
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges.
• Build effective and professional relationships with internal (PPCP) and external (community) providers.
• Attends all care coordination meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficient PC skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

ECW

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) in South Carolina is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage prior authorizations, assist with documentation, and collaborate with providers, payers, pharmacists, and patients to ensure timely approvals and quality patient care.

Requires a GED or high school diploma, SC tech license, and 2 years of pharmacy experience; ECW and Excel skills are preferred. PPCP offers a 401K with generous match and disability coverage.