Remote Pharmacy Technician: Prior Authorization

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Contract role

Job summary

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, seeks a Fully Remote Certified Pharmacy Technician to evaluate and authorize commercial prior authorization requests from prescribers in a call center setting. You will apply clinical criteria and document outcomes while communicating coverage and formulary alternatives.

This remote contract role supports pharmacists, physicians, and office staff by confirming medication appropriateness and escalating complex cases to a pharmacist

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

State registration/license

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/NHA)

Job description

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, seeks a Fully Remote Certified Pharmacy Technician to evaluate and authorize commercial prior authorization requests from prescribers in a call center setting. You will apply clinical criteria and document outcomes while communicating coverage and formulary alternatives.

This remote contract role supports pharmacists, physicians, and office staff by confirming medication appropriateness and escalating complex cases to a pharmacist