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As a remote employee, you would need to reside in the following states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, Florida, or Georgia
The full time - remote role of Pharmacy Technician Prior Authorization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Specialists responsible for this function to improve medication access to patients include obtaining prior authorization and co-pay assistance for injectable medications.
Other responsibilities of the Medication Assistance Technician include:
- Supporting prior authorization by reviewing electronic health record and comparing with payer-requirements for specific medications
- Supporting clinics with prior authorization questions
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses, admissions and contracting
- Coordination and communication with patients related high cost drug questions as they arise
- Working with patients and Patients Assistance Programs to support high cost medications therapies
Educational Requirements:
- High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
What else are we looking for?
- Prior Authorization experience is highly preferred
Physical demands:
- Frequent standing; walking, bending; reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances to 10 feet.
- Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms.
- Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers.
- Able to read information on medication labels.
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Working Title : Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization & Medication Assistance - Remote
Department : Pharmacy Training
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Pharmacy
Job Specialty : Pharmacy
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $25.06 - $38.84
