Remote Pharmacy Technician

Lensa; Birmingham (AL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Remote Pharmacy Technician, responsible for processing authorizations and resolving prescription issues. This fully remote role requires strong computer skills and pharmacy certification. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years pharmacy technician experience.
• Current Pharmacy Registration and/or Certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Process prescription exceptions and resolve claim rejects.
• Enter member demographics and prescription information.
• Research and resolve rejected insurance billing issues.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title: Remote Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team within a large healthcare insurance company as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a crucial role in reviewing Prior Authorizations for the Pharmacy Services department. You will be responsible for approving or denying authorizations and forwarding them to pharmacists for final review, ensuring that all health plans and medication types are handled efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process prescription exceptions, including resolving claim rejects and conducting member and physician outreach.
• Enter member demographics and prescription information into the data processing system.
• Research and resolve rejected insurance billing issues and escalated member issues.
• Escalate questions regarding prescriptions to pharmacists for interpretation or direction on processing.
• Assist with inbound and outbound patient or physician calls.
  
  

Essential Skills

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Pharmacy Registration and/or Certification as required by state of operation.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• 2+ years pharmacy technician experience.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in call centers, PBM, hospital, or specialty pharmacy settings.
• Certification through PTCB or NHA.
• Experience with prescription benefits.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a professional remote work environment where you will be working with multiple screens and systems. You must have strong WiFi and a dedicated office space with a closed door. The shift requires availability Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm in your time zone, with rotating weekends every 4-6 weeks and occasional holidays. Training will be conducted from 10am to 6:30pm EST, and post-training shifts will begin at 8am, 9am, or 10am in your time zone. You must have a smartphone, and the company will provide necessary equipment such as a computer, monitor, and headset.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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