Pharmacy Technician Remote (PST Hours)

Molina Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider in Milwaukee is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to ensure access to necessary prescription drugs. The role involves handling prior authorization requests, collaborating with pharmacies, and assisting members. Candidates need a High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. This position offers competitive pay and is full-time with specific working hours.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate non-formulary or prior authorization requests.
• Enter approvals or denials of requests accurately.
• Assist in resolving member prescription claim issues.

Skills

Pharmacy Management Policies

Cost Savings Pharmacy Practices

Prior Authorization Requests

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

This role will work Monday through Friday from 1230pm to 9pm MST.

Molina Pharmacy Services/Management staff work to ensure that Molina members have access to all medically necessary prescription drugs and those drugs are used in a cost-effective, safe manner. These jobs are responsible for creating, operating, and monitoring Molina Health Plan's pharmacy benefit programs in accordance with all federal and state laws. Jobs in this family include those involved in formulary management (such as, reviewing prior authorization requirements, reviewing drug/provider utilization patterns and pharmacy costs management), clinical pharmacy services (such as, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug regimen review, patient education, and medical staff interaction), and oversight (establishing and measuring performance metrics regarding patient outcomes, medications safety and medication use policies).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Performs initial receipt and review of non-formulary or prior authorization requests against plan approved criteria. Requests additional information from providers as needed to properly evaluate the request.

• Accurately enters on-line approvals or denials of requests. Authorized to make and carry out simple prior authorization requests within established policies and procedures.

• Participates in the development /administration of programs designed to enhance the utilization of targeted drugs and the identification of cost saving pharmacy practices.

• Identifies and reports departmental operational issues and resource needs to appropriate management.

• Assists Molina Member Services, pharmacies, and health plan providers in resolving member prescription claim, prior authorization, or pharmacy services access issues.

• Articulates Pharmacy Management policies and procedures to pharmacy/health plan providers, other Molina staff and others as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Required Experience

2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Required License, Certification, Association

Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician Certification

Preferred Education

Associate degree

Preferred Experience

3+ years

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $21.16 - $31.71 / HOURLY

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.