Pharmacy Technician II, Denver Health Medical Plan (Remote, Must Live in Colorado)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $29•Remote

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II works under the general supervision of the pharmacy technician supervisor and performs technical tasks within the pharmacy department of the Health Plan. Depending on the area of need and assignment, work may include answering inbound calls, making outbound calls, processing faxed, electronic, or verbal prior authorizations, and basic computer operations. The role requires the ability to work competently across different areas of pharmacy practice. This is a remote position, and the employee must live in Colorado.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of pharmacy technician experience in a healthcare or retail setting.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Licensed Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) license from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Ability to work as a team member and independently in a remote setting.
Attention to detail; knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures; and mathematical computation skills.
Organization, communication, typing, keyboarding, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of prescription processing and third-party billing, if applicable.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks according to compliance times or due dates.
Must live in Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a post-high-school pharmacy technician training program.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Handle inbound and outbound calls using appropriate call-center etiquette and document all calls.
Process prior authorizations by applying established criteria and sending cases for clinical review when appropriate.
Triage and escalate prior authorizations, questions, or issues outside the pharmacy technician’s scope of practice to the direct supervisor or pharmacist on duty.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, professional development, and career advancement opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.