Certified Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Resources Inc. Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician Location: Tampa FL 33614 Duration: 1+ years Job Description: • Evaluates and authorizes approval of prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or facsimile using client clinical criteria. Determines appropriateness for medications. Communicates decision to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists. • Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage, and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician’s office staff, medical management staff, and/or pharmacists. • Researches, resolves, and documents prior authorization outcomes in the pharmacy system. • Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial. • Researches, resolves, and documents physician or client inquiries and grievances. Provides verbal or written results to client, prescriber, provider, and/or management. • Performs other duties as required. • Position is not in a pharmacy Additional Job Details: • 6 months experience in retail, hospital, or facility pharmacy setting required. • Proficiency in computerized pharmacy systems and software applications required. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •Ability to follow clinical criteria and instructions • Experience with Windows-based software applications. • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Pharmacy Technician Certification or License Pharmacy Technician Certification or License All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.