Remote Certified Pharmacy Technician PA Specialist

Actalent; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to evaluate and authorize prior authorization requests in a remote call center setting. You will use clinical criteria to determine coverage and communicate formulary alternatives to prescribers.

You will escalate complex cases to a pharmacist and collaborate with physicians, office staff, medical management, and pharmacists. This 100% remote contract role is based out of Newark, NJ and requires state licensure and national certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State registration/license required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and authorize approval of pharmacy requests based on clinical criteria, documenting prior authorization outcomes and communicating pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives.
• Determine the appropriateness of medications and communicate decisions to physicians, office staff, medical management, and pharmacists.
• Escalate requests requiring extensive clinical review to a pharmacist following clear guidelines.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Call center experience

Clinical criteria evaluation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

State registration/license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to evaluate and authorize prior authorization requests in a remote call center setting. You will use clinical criteria to determine coverage and communicate formulary alternatives to prescribers.

You will escalate complex cases to a pharmacist and collaborate with physicians, office staff, medical management, and pharmacists. This 100% remote contract role is based out of Newark, NJ and requires state licensure and national certification.