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Pharmacy Prior Authorization Technician


Reference Number: AVPAPA20

Pharmacy Prior Authorization Technician
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Philadelphia, PA (100% Remote)
duration  3.0 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Healthcare
duration  $-4/hour - $1/hour
Job Description

Remote - Candidates must be able to work EST schedule

Description:

  • The Prior Authorization Technician I assists in the prior authorization process.

Duties:

  • Reports directly to the Supervisor, Prior Authorization Technicians
  • Processes prior authorization requests received from providers, members, and pharmacies, including requests for high cost and specialty medications
  • Interprets and applies clinical criteria during the prior authorization review process and approves requests if applicable
  • Utilizes member claims history during the prior authorization review process
  • Makes outbound calls to obtain additional information needed to process prior authorization requests
  • Submits authorizations to pharmacy and medical claims processors
  • Forwards prior authorization requests to a pharmacist when necessary
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other clinical programs
  • Assists in directing appropriate requests to in network providers
  • Receives inbound calls from the customer care center with prior authorization related inquiries
  • Assist with Appeals processing as assigned
  • Ability to multitask between various tasks and systems while maintaining required productivity and quality levels
  • Ability to make changes in a fast paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of specialty and non-specialty pharmaceuticals
  • Performs other job related duties and projects as assigned
  • Attends required training on an annual basis.
  • Adheres to corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Available to work weekends and holidays.

Skills:

  • 1 to 3 Years
  • Previous PBM, managed care, hospital pharmacy, LTC pharmacy, Home Infusion pharmacy, retail pharmacy experience preferred.
  • Minimum 35 words per minute typing speed.

Education:    

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA) Required

Notes:

Remote - Candidates must be able to work EST schedule


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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