Pharmacy Benefits & Authorization Specialist

Actalent; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for an onsite role in Cary, NC. The candidate will handle calls from patients, manufacturers, and insurers, and manage prior authorizations with accuracy and professionalism.

The position offers potential for full-time employment based on performance, with a structured workday of 9:30 AM–6:30 PM EST, and a fast-paced, supportive multi-disciplinary team in a growing specialty pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) is required.
• Experience with obtaining prior authorizations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with retail pharmacy operations and data entry.
• Pharmacy technician license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls from patients, manufacturers, and insurance companies.
• Make outbound calls to patients, insurance companies, and manufacturers regarding patient cases.
• Acquire clinical documentation for prior authorization approvals.
• Submit clinical documentation to insurance companies according to their submission requirements.
• Follow up on prior authorization submissions to check for approvals.
• Learn and use the pharmacy management system to process pharmacy claims.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain effective communication with team leaders and colleagues.
• Ensure attention to detail in all tasks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Prior authorizations

Independent work

Adaptability

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy management system

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for an onsite role in Cary, NC. The candidate will handle calls from patients, manufacturers, and insurers, and manage prior authorizations with accuracy and professionalism.

The position offers potential for full-time employment based on performance, with a structured workday of 9:30 AM–6:30 PM EST, and a fast-paced, supportive multi-disciplinary team in a growing specialty pharmacy.