UM Pharmacy Technician-1
Healthfirst
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Flexible / Remote
Company
Healthfirst
Location
Flexible / Remote
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Description and Requirements
The UM Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the intake and review of prior authorization requests for medications requested under the medical benefit. The UM Pharmacy Technician makes approval decisions and denial recommendations based on predetermined clinical criteria. They establish rapport with Provider offices and leverages strong communication and customer service skills when providing updates and delivering decision notifications to members and providers, The UM Pharmacy Technician position is part of multidisciplinary team and works closely with Providers, Pharmacists, and Medical Directors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reviews prior authorization requests and units for medications requested under the medical benefit
- Assesses provider-submitted clinical information for clinical appropriateness based on predetermined clinical criteria
- Sends notification to members and providers of authorization decisions via telephone, fax, or mail
- Ensures prior authorization reviews are conducted within timeframes set forth by CMS and//or NYSDOH
- Establishes great rapport with Provider offices via telephonic communication
- Sends request for information sheets to Providers
- Ensures that patient information is shared appropriately maintaining confidentiality and compliance with federal law and HIPAA regulations
- Additional duties as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Either nationally certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing
- Experience conducting prior authorization reviews
- Experience requiring written, verbal, and telephonic communication in English that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professional
Preferred Qualifications:- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Chinese, Spanish, or Russian
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Team player with a passion for learning and interest in growing skills in a dynamic environment with various opportunities
- Knowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals and billing practices in the medical benefit
- Knowledge of regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services including but not limited to National and Local
- Coverage Determinations
- PC Skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (creating presentations and slides), and Excel (Pivot tables).
- Experience with TruCare Care Management Platform
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted above
License//Certification: Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or a licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing.
Hiring Range:- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $48,600 - $65,960
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $42,200 - $62,400
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC.
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12/26/2025
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