Medication Therapy Management Technician

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Medication Therapy Management Technician evaluating pharmacy requests and authorizing approvals. Communicating with healthcare professionals and maintaining high-quality client service in pharmacy system.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Researches, resolves and documents prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system.
  • Communicates selected prior authorization criteria, pharmacy benefit coverage and formulary alternatives to physicians, physician`s office staff, medical management staff and/or pharmacists.
  • Escalates requests to Pharmacist when request requires extensive clinical review or denial.
  • Monitors telephone system to ensure adequate staffing to maintain client services levels.
  • Assesses training needs within the team.
  • Serves as a training resource, mentor and coach to others.
  • Identifies and shares best practices.
  • Demonstrates, advocates and reinforces a positive team environment.

Requirements:

  • Education Level GED High School Required
  • CPT/ExCPT/LPT/PTCB/RPT, Pharmacy Technician, State Requirements - Pharmacy
  • 2+ years Pharmacy
  • Must have an active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements.
  • Specialty or retail pharmacy industry experience, previous reimbursement experience, and/or working in a health plan/health care setting.
  • In-depth knowledge of specialty injectable prescription drugs, disease states, health plan formulary management techniques, medical terminology and current diagnostic and reimbursement coding (J/Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, as well as MS Office Product Suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Minimum of 2 years dispensing or retail experience required, or equivalent internal training will be substituted.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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