Remote Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a remote Pharmacy Technician to support formulary management, prior authorization, and Medicare/State programs. The role involves reviewing requests, researching questions, and coordinating with pharmacists and medical directors.

This contract-to-hire position offers a remote work setup with pay between $18 and $20 per hour, with eligibility for company benefits after conversion. Located near Birmingham, AL, but fully remote.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician license must be active.
• Minimum 2 years Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Experience with Prior Authorization processes.
• Accurate data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Train on Intake and Technician Review processes.
• Enter all information on the prior authorization request form into a Compass case during Intake.
• Verify intake accuracy and compare prior authorization requests and clinical documentation against criteria.
• Determine if requests can be approved or if additional information is needed.
• Contact the office for missing information if necessary.
• Route denials to the pharmacist queue for double-checking.
• Remediate cases requiring error correction or determination overturns.
• Manage cases in the Manual Outreach queue, communicating decisions via call or fax to providers and/or members.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician license

2 years experience

Prior Authorisation

Data entry

Job description

100% Remote Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician will perform duties across various areas, including Formulary Management, Pharmacy Audit and Recovery, Pharmacy Service Center, Medicare Part D/Part B, Appeals, Medicare Part D Operations, and State Health Programs Pharmacy Operations or Prior Authorization. Under established company guidelines, the Pharmacy Technician reviews requests from physicians, medical groups, pharmacies, and members concerning prescription drugs and pharmacy benefits. The technician is tasked with researching and resolving questions, problems, or issues, and may consult with Clinical Pharmacists or Regional Medical Directors when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Train on Intake and Technician Review processes.
• Enter all information on the prior authorization request form into a Compass case during Intake.
• Verify intake accuracy and compare prior authorization requests and clinical documentation against appropriate criteria in Technician Review.
• Determine if requests can be approved or if additional information is needed.
• Contact the office for missing information if necessary.
• Route denials to the pharmacist queue for double-checking.
• Remediate cases requiring error correction or determination overturns.
• Manage cases in the Manual Outreach queue, communicating decisions via call or fax to providers and/or members.

Essential Skills

• Pharmacy Technician license
• 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Experience with Prior Authorisation
• Proficiency in data entry.

Remote role: Preferably located at South Carolina/Arizona/Florida/Alabama/Texas/Florida

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

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

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 Aug 25, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.