Pharmacy Tech, Prior Authoriz

Main Line Health • Lower Merion Township, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for handling prior authorization requests from healthcare providers and ensuring that patients receive necessary medications by assisting in the approval process with insurance companies. Assists patients with financial coverage (i.e.. patient assistance programs). This position involves collaborating with pharmacists, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to navigate and expedite the prior authorization process. The role ensures accurate and timely completion of all required documentation, allowing patients to access prescribed therapies efficiently.

Requirements

• Experience in retail, specialty, hospital or infusion pharmacy
• Experience working in prior authorization/patient assistance role
• A current Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Registration or Pharmacy Intern Registration required (effective 6/28/26)
• A current Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Trainee will be considered as long as Pharmacy Technician Registration is complete within 90 days of hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required (PTCB)

Responsibilities

• Handling prior authorization requests from healthcare providers
• Ensuring that patients receive necessary medications by assisting in the approval process with insurance companies
• Assisting patients with financial coverage (i.e.. patient assistance programs)
• Collaborating with pharmacists, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to navigate and expedite the prior authorization process
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required documentation

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement ($6,000 per year based on Full or Part Time status)
• 120 hours of paid time off per year
• Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors
• Free employee parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED