Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician

Healthcare Support Staffing; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training and development

Benefits for full-time employees

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Lisle seeks a Prior Authorization Technician to provide efficient service and support for medication approvals. Candidates must have a High School diploma and a Pharm Tech license in Illinois, with at least one year of pharmacy experience. This full-time position requires attention to detail and strong computer skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to connect with a recruiter for more details about the opportunity and benefits offered by the company.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED
• Must have clear and active Pharm Tech license in the state of IL
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician from another specialty or retail pharmacy
• Must be very detailed oriented and able to multi-task and navigate through various screens
• Must be proficient with computer and able to use and learn systems quickly
• Strong typing skills

Responsibilities

• Answer calls regarding prior authorizations.
• Provide information on processing prior authorizations.
• Support the Catamaran call center operations.
• Perform clerical functions related to prior authorizations.
• Compile statistical data and assist with reports.
• Review and update client-specific documents.
• Full-Time; some evenings and weekends may be necessary.
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Typing skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Clear and active Pharm Tech license in IL

1 year experience as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Prior Authorization Technician will assist callers by providing quality service through efficient and accurate prior authorization service support. They will be taking calls from pharmacies, physicians, and other medical professions in support of member prior authorization for medication approvals.

Hours for this Position: M-F 40 hours

Advantages of this Opportunity:

· Pharmacy Benefit Management Company

· Innovative principles in the management of prescription drug programs

· Stable Company and Proven Track Record

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Major Job Duties:

• Answer calls from members and patient representatives in support of member prior authorizations.
• Provide specialized information on a variety of matters relating to the processing of prior authorizations; assist the pharmacist with prior authorization requests.
• Provide support to the Catamaran call center.
• Perform clerical functions incidental to prior authorization activities.
• Compile statistical data. Assist with reports and analyses.
• Assist with reviewing and updating client-specific procedural documents.
• Full-Time; some evenings and weekends may be necessary.
• Other special projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

What We Look For:

• HS diploma or GED
• Must have clear and active Pharm Tech license in the state of IL
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician from another specialty or retail pharmacy
• Must be very detailed oriented and able to multi-task and navigate through various screens
• Must be proficient with computer and able to use and learn systems quickly
• Strong typing skills

Additional Information

Position Introduction:

Are you a Pharmacy Technician in Lisle area looking for a new opportunity with a prestigious healthcare company? Do you want the chance to advance your career by joining a Fortune 500 company that provides on-going training and development? Are you interested in working for a company that offers benefits for full-time permanent employees, flex schedules and the opportunity to grow with the company? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions – this is the position for you!

Want More Information?

Interested in hearing more about this great opportunity? Reach out to Hannah Barreta at 321-710- 4797 for immediate consideration.