Pharmacy Technician (100% Remote)

Actalent; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Benefits

Long-term growth

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a fully remote contract role based in Houston, TX. You will evaluate Medicaid prior authorization requests, determine medication appropriateness, and communicate coverage decisions to prescribers and pharmacy staff.

Join a high-volume call center with structured training and potential extension; active state registration and CPhT certification are required, with 1+ year of retail or call center pharmacy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active state pharmacy technician registration verified.
• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in retail or call center pharmacy environment; 3+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Medicaid prior authorization requests from prescribers by telephone using criteria.
• Determine medication appropriateness based on guidelines and client criteria.
• Communicate coverage decisions to physicians, staff, and pharmacists clearly.
• Document all prior authorization outcomes in the pharmacy system accurately.
• Explain PA criteria, coverage, and formulary alternatives to prescribers and staff.
• Escalate to a Pharmacist when extensive review or denial is needed.
• Record inquiries and outcomes; provide responses as needed.
• Review and process coverage determinations for faxed requests per SLA.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Education

State pharmacy technician registration

CPhT certification (PTCB or NHA)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician

100% Remote | Offers Benefits | Long-term Growth

Job Description

The Certified Pharmacy Technician evaluates and authorises Medicaid prior authorization pharmacy requests in a high-volume call centre environment, using established clinical criteria and clear step‑by‑step guidelines. This role focuses on determining medication appropriateness, documenting outcomes in pharmacy systems, and communicating coverage decisions and formulary alternatives to prescribers, providers, and pharmacy professionals. The position is fully remote and offers structured training, modern equipment, and the potential to extend or convert after the initial one‑year contract.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and authorise Medicaid prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone, following defined clinical criteria.
• Determine the appropriateness of prescribed medications based on established guidelines and client criteria.
• Communicate prior authorization decisions to physicians, physician office staff, medical management staff, and pharmacists in a clear and professional manner.
• Document all prior authorization outcomes accurately in the pharmacy system to ensure complete and compliant records.
• Explain applicable prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage, and formulary alternatives to prescribers, office staff, medical management staff, and pharmacists.
• Escalate requests to a Pharmacist when cases require extensive clinical review or when a denial is indicated, following step‑by‑step escalation procedures.
• Record physician and client inquiries, grievances, and outcomes, and provide verbal or written responses to prescribers, providers, clients, and internal management as needed.
• Process and clinically review coverage determinations for medications received via fax, ensuring attention to detail and adherence to criteria.
• Communicate coverage decisions for faxed requests within established service level agreement (SLA) timeframes.
• Efficiently multitask and monitor several work queues and assignments, including fax work, pending queues, oral notifications, and failed faxes.
• Adapt to changing team and business requirements, shifting focus among different queue types and workflows as needed.
• Navigate multiple computer systems and applications to research, document, and process prior authorization requests.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to prescribers, office staff, and pharmacy professionals, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
• Work independently in a fast‑paced remote environment while meeting productivity, quality, and SLA expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active state pharmacy technician registration or licence, verified through the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
• National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA, with verifiable certification status.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in a retail or call centre pharmacy environment (3 or more years preferred).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Programme Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialised experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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