Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Location: Tampa FL 33614

Duration: 1+ years

Job Description:

• Evaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or facsimile using client clinical criteria. Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists.
• Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage, and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists.
• Researches, resolves, and documents prior authorization outcomes in the pharmacy system.
• Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
• Researches, resolves, and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances. Provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider, and/or management.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Position is not in a pharmacy

Additional Job Details:

• 6 months experience in retail, hospital, or facility pharmacy setting required.

• Proficiency in computerized pharmacy systems and software applications required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions

• Experience with Windows-based software applications.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification or License

Pharmacy Technician Certification or License

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