Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Resources Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workforce solutions is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to handle prior authorization requests. This role includes communication with healthcare professionals and rigorous adherence to clinical criteria. Candidates should have experience in a pharmacy setting and relevant certifications to ensure they can effectively support client needs.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in retail, hospital, or facility pharmacy setting required.
• Proficient in computerized pharmacy systems and software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and authorize prior authorization pharmacy requests.
• Communicate decisions to physicians and other stakeholders.
• Research and resolve authorization outcomes and inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical criteria adherence

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification or License

Tools

Computerized pharmacy systems

Job description

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.

We’ve stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity.

Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients’ success.

Job Description

• Evaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or facsimile using client clinical criteria. Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists.
• Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage, and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists.
• Researches, resolves, and documents prior authorization outcomes in the pharmacy system.
• Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
• Researches, resolves, and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances. Provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider, and/or management.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in retail, hospital, or facility pharmacy setting required .
• Proficiency in computerized pharmacy systems and software applications required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions
• Experience with Windows-based software applications.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification or License

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.