CPS Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious Healthcare Insurance Company to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to become a vital part of team. This individual will focus on sorting provider based prior authorizations and entering requests into a claims and review system.

This opportunity is a contract role for a Full-Time position working Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. The contract period runs through 4/16/2024 and would be Hybrid-Remote work. Preference given to candidates who are in the Buffalo, NY and Rochester, NY areas and can stop into the office as needed. All eligible candidates must reside in our client’s service area in Upstate New York.

Compensation for the Pharmacy Technician role will be $20 - $23/hr - depending on experience.

Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician:

• Conduct initial level medication prior authorization reviews
• Review medical benefit coverage across all lines of business to determine type of evaluation that is required
• Communicate with requesting providers and clinical pharmacists regarding approval/denial of authorizations and prescription drug policies.
• Answer customer questions via 1-800 number
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Background Profile of the Pharmacy Technician:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred
• Pharmacy Tech certification or experience preferred
• 2+ years’ experience working in a professional environment
• Previous experience with medical terminology, specifically medical billing and coding or working with prior authorizations required
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Vaccinated for COVID-19

If this Pharmacy Technician position is not for you, but for someone you know, please feel free to forward this information. You are eligible for a referral bonus if referred candidates are placed and complete at least 90 days on assignment.

For immediate consideration please submit a resume in WORD Format to resumes@cpsrecruiter.com