Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorizations - Work From Home

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- Supports comprehensive coordination of Medicaid and/or Medicare pharmacy services including intake and processing of pharmacy authorization requests.
- Promotes and supports quality effectiveness of healthcare and Pharmacy Services.
- Evaluates, authorizes approval, and communicates decisions for pharmacy requests according to clinical guidelines.
- Evaluates and authorizes approval of pharmacy requests received by telephone, facsimile, and/or other means using client clinical criteria.
- Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, members, and/or pharmacists.
- Will perform clinical research to support request.
- Performs non-medical research including eligibility verification, COB, and benefits verification.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of required information that meets risk management, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Process requests in compliance with various laws and CMS regulations and company policies and procedures.
- May communicate with Aetna Case Managers, Health Plan Staff, External Pharmacies and Health Care Providers.
- Promotes communication, both internally and externally, to enhance effectiveness of medication therapy management services.
- Sedentary work involving significant periods of sitting, talking, hearing, and keying.
- Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.

- National Pharmacy Technician certification and Home State License, current and in good standing, are required.
- Proficiency in computerized pharmacy systems and software applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Windows-based software applications.
- Utilizes various proprietary systems to build, research, process and enter requests.
- Protects the confidentiality of member information and adheres to company policies regarding confidentiality.

- High volume call center and production unit.
- Experience in retail, hospital, facility or call center is preferred.

High School diploma, G.E.D.

The typical pay range for this role is:

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

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