Remote Certified Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization

Actalent; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a fully remote Certified Pharmacy Technician to evaluate and authorize prior authorization requests from prescribers using clinical criteria in a call center environment.

The role involves documenting outcomes, communicating coverage, and offering formulary alternatives. Requires state licensure, national certification (PTCB/NHA), and 1+ year of retail or call center pharmacy experience. Contract to hire from Fort Worth, TX, with 8-hour CST shifts.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician with valid license.
• 1+ years of experience in retail or call center pharmacy settings.
• Ability to evaluate and authorize prior authorization requests.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and authorize prior authorization requests based on clinical criteria.
• Communicate pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to prescribers and staff.
• Escalate complex cases to a pharmacist per guidelines.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

State registration/license

Tools

PTCB or NHA Certification

Job description

Actalent is seeking a fully remote Certified Pharmacy Technician to evaluate and authorize prior authorization requests from prescribers using clinical criteria in a call center environment.

The role involves documenting outcomes, communicating coverage, and offering formulary alternatives. Requires state licensure, national certification (PTCB/NHA), and 1+ year of retail or call center pharmacy experience. Contract to hire from Fort Worth, TX, with 8-hour CST shifts.