Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Job Description

An experienced Certified Pharmacy Technician is needed to support a prescription prior authorization team within a prominent health systems outpatient pharmacies. This role involves working closely under the guidance of a registered pharmacist to process prior authorization requests effectively and efficiently.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Hours

40 guaranteed hours per week

Assignment Type

Local Contract, 13 weeks

Work Arrangement

Onsite training for approximately 8-12 weeks, followed by fully remote work

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and complete the appropriate pharmacy benefit manager prior authorization forms
• Accurately review and transfer prescription, prescriber, and patient information from electronic medical records (EMR)
• Analyze patient charts and clinical documentation to support authorization requests
• Submit and monitor prior authorizations within specified timelines
• Communicate approvals, denials, and outstanding requests to pharmacy and clinical teams professionally
• Maintain thorough documentation of all prior authorization activity
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, and outpatient pharmacy personnel
• Utilize ICD-10 codes, drug information, and disease-specific resources with precision
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards consistently
• Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and remote-work technologies

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED: required
• Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification: mandatory
• Minimum of three years experience: as a pharmacy technician
• Strong preference: for three to five years of high-volume retail pharmacy experience
• At least one year of prior authorization experience: required
• Proficient with electronic medical records: and strong data-entry skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and follow-up capabilities:
• Ability to work independently: in a metric-driven, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care:

Opportunity

This temp-to-hire opportunity offers a chance to leverage your pharmacy technician skills in a dynamic ambulatory pharmacy administration setting with a blend of onsite training and remote work.

Application

Interested candidates who meet these qualifications are encouraged to apply promptly to take the next step in their pharmacy technician career.