Pharmacy Technician – Refill Authorization

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Pharmacy Technician managing refill authorizations at Intermountain Health. Collaborating remotely and ensuring timely access to prescribed medications for patient care.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews patient charts to verify most recent provider visits and ensure eligibility for refill under the EMRC collaborative practice agreement.
  • Gathers and reviews relevant clinical information (e.g., labs, monitoring parameters, and medication history) to support refill requests.
  • Prepares and documents refill authorization requests using pharmacy technology systems in accordance with state law, policies, and protocols.
  • Ensures all required clinical criteria and documentation are complete prior to pharmacist review.
  • Routes completed refill requests to the pharmacist for final verification and processing.
  • Communicates with pharmacists and care team members regarding missing information, concerns, or clarification needs.
  • Identifies potential safety concerns or gaps in care and escalates appropriately to the pharmacist.
  • Maintains accurate and compliant documentation in the patient record.
  • Works collaboratively as part of a large, remote team; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive working relationships across the care team.

Requirements:

  • Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
  • Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
  • High School or equivalent is required.
  • Must possess an active Pharmacy Technician license in Utah, Colorado, Montana or Nevada.
  • Strong computer proficiency and the ability to efficiently navigate multiple systems and complex electronic health records in a remote work environment.

Benefits:

  • We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.