Pharmacy Technician
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$40 - $41 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | 6410 NE Halsey Street, Suite 400 Portland, Oregon open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$17.92
$22.97
$40.50
About this job
Job Description
Travel Pharmacy Technician – Managed Care
Location: Portland, OR, US, 97213
Assignment Length: 26 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
Pay Rate : $41/hr. on W2, $1640/ week
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in Managed Care Pharmacy Operations to support a leading healthcare organization. This role is responsible for performing complex pharmacy benefit and operational functions that support pharmacy services, medication management programs, prior authorizations, claims processing, and member services.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication, customer service, and technical skills, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and pharmacy information systems.
Required Qualifications
- Active OR Pharmacy Technician License
- Minimum 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in a managed care environment
- Experience handling prior authorizations, audits, and pharmacy benefit operations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (required)
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and ASO pharmacy benefit programs.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with pharmacy benefit management and utilization review
- Knowledge of HCPCS, CPT, ICD-10 coding, pharmacy billing, and reimbursement processes
Key Responsibilities :
- Process and coordinate pharmacy prior authorizations and medication requests.
- Review pharmacy benefits, medication utilization policies, and member eligibility.
- Communicate with members, pharmacies, prescribers, and healthcare providers regarding claims, authorizations, and medication management programs.
- Perform intake, triage, documentation, and data entry for pharmacy-related requests.
- Research and resolve pharmacy claims issues and authorization discrepancies.
- Support quality assurance initiatives through auditing and reporting activities.
- Analyze data, maintain databases, and develop reports to improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as a pharmacy operations resource for internal departments and external partners.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies.
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