Registered Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

PHIL, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ground floor opportunity in a fast-growing startup

Problem-solving in health-tech industry

Competitive compensation based on experience

Job summary

A health-tech startup is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician in Scottsdale, AZ, to handle electronic patient prescriptions, verify insurance coverage, and submit prior authorizations. Ideal candidates will be licensed in Arizona or Ohio and possess PTCB certification. This role requires strong communication skills and flexibility to work various shifts, aiming to improve medication adherence for patients. The competitive compensation ranges from $20 to $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and providers.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 codes and medications.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient prescriptions into pharmacy software.
• Verify patient insurance coverage.
• Submit prior authorizations to insurance plans.
• Troubleshoot prior authorization submissions.
• Document activities in the operating system.

Skills

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in Arizona or Ohio

PTCB Certification

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 2015, Phil is a San Francisco-based, Series D health‑tech startup building a platform that interfaces between doctors, pharmacies, and patients to streamline the process of patients receiving prescriptions. This is a complex, archaic industry, and we've set out to change that.

Phil’s B2B2C platform provides an end‑to‑end prescription management and delivery service. Our robust platform connects patients, prescribers, pharmacies, and manufacturers, enabling easy and affordable access to medicine. Through its digital stakeholder experiences, patient access services, market access solutions, and distribution models, pharma manufacturers can deliver affordable and timely therapy access to patients, resulting in more patients staying on their treatment plans longer. Consequently, pharma manufacturers are enabled for more innovation.

The team at Phil is a group of like‑minded individuals from varying backgrounds, passionate about creating a new and innovative healthcare platform that is focused on patient experience and overall human wellbeing. Ready to join our team of mission‑driven, analytical, and passionate people? Keep reading!

Position Overview

Phil is looking for a part‑time Pharmacy Technician in our Scottsdale, AZ location.

Pharmacy hours: Scottsdale, AZ 6:00 am – 7:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday. Applicants should be flexible for opening and closing shifts.

The compensation for this role is $20‑23/hour. This is an office setting role.

The Primary Responsibilities Of This Role Are

• Data entry of electronic, faxed, and verbal patient prescriptions in our pharmacy software
• Verify patient insurance coverage utilizing phone or online resources
• Initiate and submit prior authorizations to insurance plans in a timely manner via payer‑specific portals and vendors
• Troubleshoot prior authorization submissions and prescription processing with health care providers utilizing phone or online resources
• Working knowledge of ICD‑10 codes and prescription drug names. Ensures all pertinent medical documentation is accurate and present prior to authorization submission.
• Communicate with prescriber offices and insurance companies as well as coordinating with our partner pharmacies to ensure best‑in‑class care to patients
• Document activities appropriately in process notes using our operating system
• Navigate between multiple systems throughout the course of the workday, including but not limited to operational software and vendor portals
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary

About You

• Passionate about helping people
• Ability to work closely with our Customer Support team located in Arizona to ensure the success of patients that are recommended to us by their physician's office
• Proven team player, but can solve problems independently as well
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, and a self‑starter

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona or Ohio (required)
• PTCB Certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year of required experience

Why Join

• Ground floor opportunity with one of the fastest‑growing startups in health‑tech
• Solve a problem that matters: be part of a company that uniquely leverages technology to bring wellness to all of its stakeholders
• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)