Pharmacy Technician

The Judge Group; New Jersey; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support retail pharmacy operations remotely. This role involves processing prescriptions, performing prior authorization reviews, and coordinating care for patients. Candidates should have at least 2 years in retail pharmacy, ideally with experience in utilization review. A strong knowledge of insurance processes is essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within healthcare while ensuring safe and effective medication use.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail pharmacy; prior experience in utilization review, prior authorization, or managed care strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification, formulary management, and specialty medication processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and dispense prescriptions accurately in compliance with regulations.
• Review patient profiles and insurance coverage to verify eligibility.
• Perform prior authorization reviews using established criteria.
• Communicate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions.
• Apply critical thinking to assess treatment plans for appropriateness.
• Coordinate with specialty pharmacy vendors for medication shipment.
• Document utilization decisions and communications accurately.
• Maintain compliance with standards for utilization review.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Utilization review knowledge

Insurance verification

Critical thinking

Job description

Overview

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Job Type: 100% Remote role in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware

Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician supports retail pharmacy operations while performing utilization management functions to ensure safe, cost-effective, and medically necessary medication use. This role combines traditional dispensing responsibilities with prior authorization review and managed care coordination.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process and dispense prescriptions accurately in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Review patient profiles and insurance coverage to verify eligibility and benefit plan compliance.
• Perform prior authorization reviews for specialty and high-cost medications using established medical necessity criteria.
• Communicate with prescribers to clarify prescriptions, obtain additional clinical information, and resolve coverage issues.
• Apply critical thinking to assess treatment plans for appropriateness and safety using resources such as Medical Policy, Micromedex, and Care Management guidelines.
• Coordinate with specialty pharmacy vendors for approved authorizations and arrange medication shipment.
• Document all utilization decisions and communications accurately in pharmacy systems and EMR.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards for utilization review and pharmacy operations.
• Meet turnaround time and productivity goals for prior authorization and utilization review cases.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail pharmacy; prior experience in utilization review, prior authorization, or managed care strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance verification, formulary management, and specialty medication processes.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Health and Human Services