Remote Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician for a remote role tied to Houston, TX. This role focuses on Medicare/Medicaid Prior Authorizations, starting with intake tasks and progressing to tech reviews to ensure medication coverage and eligibility.

The position supports HIPAA-compliant operations in a fully remote setting with a structured training schedule and flexible post-training shifts. A CPHT is preferred and experience in managed care is valuable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data entry and pharmacy operations.
• Pharmacy technician certification with experience in managed care and claims.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work remotely.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Prior Authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle intake of MedPharma prior authorizations and set up PAs in the system.
• Forward PA cases to review technicians for coverage assessment.
• Approve or deny medications based on criteria, SOPs, and documents.
• Make clinical determinations on medication approval or denial and coverage capacity.

Skills

Data entry

Pharmacy operations

Pharmacy technician certification

Customer service

Prior Authorization processes

Education

CPHT preferred

Tools

Managed care systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team in MedPharma. This role involves working primarily with Medicare and Medicaid patients to manage Prior Authorizations. You will begin with intake responsibilities and be trained to handle tech review tasks, ensuring medication coverage and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Handle the intake of MedPharma prior authorizations, setting up PAs in the system and forwarding them to review technicians.
• Conduct tech reviews by receiving PA cases from the intake team and assessing them for coverage.
• Approve or deny medications based on criteria, SOPs, insurance documents, and medical documents.
• Make clinical determinations regarding medication approval or denial and coverage capacity.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in data entry and pharmacy operations.
• Pharmacy technician certification with experience in managed care and claims.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work remotely and independently.
• Computer skills and familiarity with Prior Authorization processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in managed care and pharmacy operations.
• Capability to provide customer service over the phone, manage calls, control conversations, and redirect as necessary.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (Cpht) preferred.

Work Environment

• The position is 100% remote and requires a closed-door setting with limited distractions to ensure HIPAA compliance.
• A strong WiFi connection is essential for remote work.
• The training schedule is Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST.
• Post-training, you can choose between a Sunday-Thursday schedule (preferred 12:00-8:30 PM or 12:30-9:00 PM EST) or a Tuesday-Saturday schedule (preferred 12:30-9:00 PM EST).
• The work culture boasts a 90% cultural score internally, offering holiday benefits, PTO, flexibility, and other benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.

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