Clinical Pharmacy Technician II - MCO Clinical Liaison - Remote Louisiana

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well.  We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.

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Job Description

• Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician`s office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists. Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
• Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician`s office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
• Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
• Monitors telephone system to ensure adequate staffing to maintain client services levels.
• Assesses training needs within the team.  Serves as a training resource, mentor and coach to others.  Identifies and shares best practices.
• Demonstrates, advocates and reinforces a positive team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Must have an active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements.

• If state does not require an exam for licensure/registration, must possess both active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements AND an active national certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT).

• In states that do not require licensure or registration, must have an active national certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT).

• Specialty or retail pharmacy industry experience, previous reimbursement experience, and/or working in a health plan/health care setting.

• In-depth knowledge of specialty injectable prescription drugs, disease states, health plan formulary management techniques, medical terminology and current diagnostic and reimbursement coding (J/Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500, etc.).

• Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, as well as MS Office Product Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions to approve prior authorization requests.

• Minimum of 2 years dispensing or retail experience required, or equivalent internal training will be substituted.

• Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problematic issues.

Work Experience

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Education

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Certifications

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Prime Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.