Pharmacy Technician (CERTIFIED)

Amerit ConsultingSan Diego, CA, United States

17 hours 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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