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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician 1

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician who will play a crucial role in managing coverage determination requests for prior authorizations and Medicare Part D recipients. This position requires an individual with a strong attention to detail and the ability to efficiently track and triage requests.

Responsibilities

+ Track coverage determination requests submitted by providers and determine if a pharmacist review is required.

+ Obtain verbal authorizations and request detailed clinical information from prescribers.

+ Approve coverage determination requests based on defined criteria.

+ Enter and document coverage determination request decisions into the PBM system and notify providers and/or members.

+ Respond to client inquiries regarding authorization approvals and the PBM online applications.

+ Refer coverage determination requests for specialty drugs to delegated vendors or clients for processing.

+ Contact providers for additional information to facilitate coverage determination reviews.

+ Notify physicians, providers, and members of coverage determination request decisions.

Essential Skills

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ 1+ years of experience in retail, hospital, or mail order pharmacy.

+ Current state Pharmacy Technician license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) preferred.

+ Experience with prior authorizations and Medicare.

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 $19.00 - $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 Jan 28, 2026.

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