Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization - Medical Network - Hybrid

About the role

As a full-time hybrid Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Foundation, you will assist in supporting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network pharmacists in the daily operations of the Pharmacy & Nutrition Services Department. The primary role is to assist pharmacists, physicians, and other providers in processing prescription orders, prior authorizations, distribution and inventory management of clinic-administered medications, and obtaining and compiling clinical information. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

New hires are expected to be on campus full-time during training, which lasts approximately 3–6 months. After training, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with approximately one day per week onsite. This is a day shift position, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Communicate pertinent information to pharmacists, prescribing physicians, other providers, and/or office staff.
• Monitor and respond to email and electronic medical record inbox/in-baskets messages and other communications in a timely manner throughout the workday.
• Assist in obtaining prior authorizations from insurance plans and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Assist with data collection and entry as needed.
• Facilitate communication with clinics/departments regarding medication requests and issues pertaining to medication stock and delivery.
• Conduct chart or laboratory searches as necessary and transcribe relevant information into CS-Link.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Experience with prior authorizations and utilization management, preferably at a health plan or in processing medication prior authorizations.
• One year of experience in inpatient hospital settings and/or relevant experience in a pharmacy setting (e.g., medication purchasing, Pyxis).
• Health plan experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, handling, and grasping.
• The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions.
• Must be able to perform assigned duties in a demanding work environment.