Pharmacy Technician $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Company: Magellan Health
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: October 9, 2021

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.
• Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
• Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician`s office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
• Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
• Researches, resolves and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances and provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider and/or management.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• LPT: Licensure in accordance with California state requirements.

• Specialty or retail pharmacy industry experience, previous reimbursement experience, and/or working in a health plan/health care setting.

• In-depth knowledge of specialty injectable prescription drugs, disease states, health plan formulary management techniques, medical terminology and current diagnostic and reimbursement coding (J/Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500, etc.).
• Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, as well as MS Office Product Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions to approve prior authorization requests.
• Minimum of 6 months dispensing or retail experience required, or equivalent internal training will be substituted.
• Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problematic issues.

General Job Information

Title

Pharmacy Technician $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Grade

17

Work Experience

Pharmacy

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

License and Certifications - Required

LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

License and Certifications - Preferred

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their
position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

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