Pharmacy Technician

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician - Appeals Department

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our Appeals Department. This role involves working primarily with Medicare cases, as well as some Medicaid patients. Your main responsibility will be to manage denied prior authorization requests by reviewing submitted documentation, requesting additional information when needed, and forwarding cases to pharmacists for final review and determination.

Responsibilities

* Process and manage denied prior authorization requests for Medicare and Medicaid patients.

* Make 30-60 outbound calls per shift to Medicare members, primarily elderly individuals, regarding denied medication requests.

* Review submitted documentation and gather additional information to support the appeals process.

* Forward completed cases to pharmacists for final determination.

* Deliver exceptional customer service and handle member calls with professionalism and empathy.

Essential Skills

* Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

* Experience in pharmacy operations, appeals, managed care, claims processing, and handling denials.

* Strong data entry and customer service capabilities.

* Proficient in computer systems and applications.

* Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred; required for certain supervisory roles.

* Prior experience with processing prior authorizations.

* Excellent verbal communication and phone etiquette.

* Skilled in managing and redirecting conversations effectively.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position that requires working in a private, distraction-free environment to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. A strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection is essential.

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM in your local time zone. Candidates must also be comfortable with rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Training is conducted Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST. All necessary equipment-including a computer, monitor, and headset-will be provided.

Job Type & Location

* This is a Contract to Hire position that is fully remote.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

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