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Actalent Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Prior Authorization Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description
As a Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in managing the pre-certification, insurance requirements, and coverage limitations for patients prior to discharge. You will maintain effective communication with clinical pharmacists, social workers, and program administrators to ensure accurate financial information for claim adjudication. Your responsibilities include faxing necessary information to insurance companies to secure authorization numbers, supporting concierge service-related activities from prescription intake to bedside delivery, collaborating with internal team members and external partners to coordinate drug coverage, and following up on pending authorizations and referrals. This role requires interaction with medical staff to obtain essential clinical and financial information for payer reimbursement.
Hard Skills
Pharmacy Technician experience
Prior Authorization experience
CPHT (PTCB) certification
Soft Skills
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Accurate information handling
Proactive follow-up
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Work Environment
The work shift is flexible, starting anytime from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, requiring an 8-hour shift. Initially, the role is on-site for the first 8-10 weeks before transitioning to a fully remote position.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.