Pharmacy Technician II — PA & Drug Benefit Specialist

SGS Consulting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to handle prior authorization and exception requests according to Medicare regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of pharmacy experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include entering prescriptions, resolving issues, and collaborating with pharmacists. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and basic PC skills to succeed in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Pharmacy/PBM required.
• Minimum one-year related experience in retail, home health or hospital pharmacy required.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Process prior authorization and drug benefit exception requests.
• Research and correct issues in the overall process.
• Read, interpret, and enter prescriptions into the computer system.
• Forward questionable prescriptions to a Pharmacist.
• Verify patient, address, and medication information.

Skills

Pharmacy / PBM experience

Communication skills

Basic PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to handle prior authorization and exception requests according to Medicare regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of pharmacy experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include entering prescriptions, resolving issues, and collaborating with pharmacists. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and basic PC skills to succeed in a dynamic environment.