OP L2 Pharmacy Technician – Prior Authorizations

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking an Outpatient Level 2 Pharmacy Technician to support prior authorizations and medication access across outpatient services. The role involves reviewing insurance requirements, submitting and tracking PA requests, and communicating with providers and payors to ensure timely access to medications for patients.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organizational skills, and experience in outpatient or prior authorization settings.

Qualifications

• All Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• L2 technicians must have CPhT or XCPT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must meet all requirements of a Pharmacy Technician Level 1, including required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Review insurance requirements for prior authorizations and determine the necessary documentation.
• Submit and track prior authorization requests and confirmations.
• Communicate with providers and payors to resolve issues and obtain timely access to medications.
• Assist patients with navigating the insurance process and related support activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Florida Board of Pharmacy registered technician

CPhT or XCPT certification within 6 months

Pharmacy Technician Level 1 competencies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

OP L2 Pharmacy Technician – Prior Authorizations | Full-Time

Join UF Health as anOutpatient Level 2 Pharmacy Technician supporting our prior authorization and medication access efforts. This position supports medication access efforts across outpatient pharmacy services by assisting with prior authorizations and related patient support activities. Responsibilities include reviewing insurance requirements, submitting and tracking prior authorization requests, communicating with providers and payors, and helping ensure timely access to medications for patients.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience working in outpatient or prior authorization pharmacy environments. Experience with insurance navigation, prior authorizations, and electronic medical records is preferred.

If you’re a pharmacy technician who enjoys problem-solving and helping patients navigate the insurance process, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements::All Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. L2 technicians must have CPhT or XCPT technician certification within 6 months of hire.Education, Experience, and Training:Must meet all requirements of a Pharmacy Technician Level 1, including required competencies.In addition, one of the following requirements must be met:12 months of Shands Pharmacy Technician experience. 6 months of Shands Pharmacy Technician experience and one of the following:Two years hospital/institutional pharmacy or retail pharmacy experience. Demonstrate the ability to work independently. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to effective working relationships. Experience managing projects preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferredJob Knowledge:Must know how to operate typewriter, calculator, fax machine, and computer workstation.Must demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations required to prepare medications. Some knowledge of insurance and billing regarding ambulatory practices highly desired.Additional Requirement:As a condition of employment within the Pharmacy Services Department of Shands Hospital all employees must be accessible by telephone. This requires each employee to provide a valid telephone number to the department staff assistant, in order for the department to reach them in the event of hospital need and/or emergency.Licensure/Certification/Registration::All Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. L2 technicians must have CPhT or XCPT technician certification within 6 months of hireMotor Vehicle Operator Designation::Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.