Pharmacy Tech II

Elevance Health - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

11-50 employees

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About the position

The Pharmacy Tech II at Elevance Health is responsible for interpreting and entering moderately complex prescriptions, processing prior authorizations, and resolving adjudication issues. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations and providing support to members and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Verifies member information and inputs data for the pharmacists.
• Educates members on pharmacy-based rules related to prescriptions and medication resources or assistance programs.
• Processes prior authorization requests from physicians' offices and ensures compliance with Medicare requirements; informs relevant parties of all prior authorization determinations.
• Provides resolution to grievances and appeals issues.
• Responds to inquiries from physicians, sales team, and members related to formulary and prescription benefits.
• Generates reports relating to rebates, physician utilization, Beers Criteria, Reliance members, and other ad hoc reports.
• Maintains record keeping of prior authorizations, rebates, and monthly reports.

Requirements

• Requires an active, professional license, if required by state law, State Pharmacy Technician Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) requirements, to practice as a Pharmacy Technician within the scope of practice in a state or territory of the United States.
• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 years of pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive bonus programs
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) with matching
• Stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources