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Pharmacy Technician (CERTIFIED)

Pharmacy Technician (CERTIFIED)

Amerit ConsultingSacramento, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Position : Certified Pharmacy Technician (Remote – California Residents Only)

Location : 100% Remote (Must reside in California)

Duration : 6-month contract with potential extension

Start Date : Mon, Nov 03 2025

Pay Rate : $22.00 / hour (W2)

Schedule

  • Working Days : 5 days / week, coverage required Monday–Sunday
  • Shift : Start times vary between 8 : 00 AM – 12 : 30 PM
  • Training : Monday–Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM (4 weeks, camera required)

Must-Have Requirements

  • Active California State Pharmacy Technician License
  • Quiet, distraction-free home office
  • Secure, hard-wired internet connection (LAN cable provided; Wi-Fi not permitted due to PHI regulations)
  • Camera usage mandatory during training and meetings
  • Job Description

    The Certified Pharmacy Technician will evaluate and authorize prior authorization pharmacy requests received via phone or fax, ensuring decisions align with clinical criteria. This role involves communication with prescribers, physician offices, medical management staff, and pharmacists to provide timely determinations and support.

    Responsibilities

  • Review and determine appropriateness of medications based on client criteria
  • Communicate authorization decisions to physicians, office staff, medical management, and pharmacists
  • Research, resolve, and document prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system
  • Escalate requests to Pharmacist when extensive clinical review or denial is required
  • Provide timely resolution to inquiries and grievances from clients, prescribers, or providers
  • For fax queue assignments :
  • Clinically review coverage determinations and communicate outcomes within SLA guidelines
  • Monitor multiple queues and adapt to business needs (fax work, pending queues, oral notifications, failed faxes)
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Certified / licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California (CA State)
  • Reside in California
  • 0–2 years pharmacy experience
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Minimum of 6 months dispensing or retail experience required (or equivalent internal training)
  • Additional Qualifications

  • Experience in specialty or retail pharmacy, reimbursement, or healthcare / health plan settings
  • Knowledge of specialty injectable drugs, formulary management, medical terminology, and reimbursement coding (J / Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500, etc.)
  • Proficiency in pharmacy systems, software applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written / verbal communication and ability to follow clinical criteria
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Compliance with all legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
  • If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you. We're driven, people driven

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    Email : bkhurana@ameritconsulting.com

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