Tech II Pharmacy

Tech II Pharmacy

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with providers to process prior authorization (PA), and drug benefit exception requests in accordance with Medicare Part D Regulations.
• Additionally, the rep II will be responsible for research and correction of any issues found in the overall process.
• This position is responsible for reading, interpreting, and entering prescriptions into computer system.
• Technicians are also responsible for forwarding questionable prescriptions to a Pharmacist, and completing and resolving prescriptions diverted to the clinical intervention area.
• Prepare prescriptions according to label provided, while verifying patient, address and medication information.
• Technicians also call physicians and health care provider’s offices for prescription clarification, substitutions, and formulary changes on a prescription order.
• Operates keyboard and computer screen to enter patient information and prescription information.
• May also assist the pharmacist with prescription clarification and / or therapeutic intervention program.
• Phone assistance is required to initiate and / or resolve coverage requests.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business correspondence, technical procedures and governmental regulations.

Qualifications

Experience / Education:

• 2-3 year of Pharmacy / PBM experience required
• Minimum one-year related experience in a retail, home health or hospital pharmacy required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior technician experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (Cpht) preferred
• Current Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret prescriptions.
• Basic PC skills required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.