Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization & Medication Assistance

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Remote

About The Position

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. 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

Requirements

• High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Prior Authorization experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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