TEMPORARY SERVICES: Certified Pharmacy Technicians

The Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician I will process coverage determinations (prior authorization and exception requests) to the Plan formulary. This position receives, researches, documents and processes the coverage determinations in a timely manner as required by regulatory requirements. This position also communicates decisions with providers, members and internal staff as directed by management.

Essential Functions:

• Receive, review, process and respond to coverage determinations to the Plan formulary in accordance with departmental guidelines and federal regulations.

• Provide support to internal and external customers and serve as a representative for the department both internally and externally.

• Maintain coverage determination policies and procedures, and assist with policy and procedure education for customers.

• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work as well as overtime in response to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current Pharmacy Technicians License in good standing with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

• CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcare Assoc

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills through written and verbal communication.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.