Actalent

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician 1Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician 1 to join our team. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and prioritize all coverage determination requests, specifically for prior authorizations and Medicare Part D recipients. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth functioning of pharmacy operations by effectively handling these requests.

Responsibilities

• Track and triage coverage determination requests submitted by providers to evaluate if a pharmacist review is needed.
• Obtain verbal authorizations and request detailed clinical information from prescribers.
• Approve coverage determination requests based on predefined criteria.
• Enter and document coverage determination request decisions into the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) system and notify providers and/or members.
• Respond to client inquiries regarding authorization approvals and PBM online applications.
• Refer coverage determination requests for specialty drugs to delegated vendors or clients for processing.
• Contact providers to gather additional information necessary for the coverage determination reviews.
• Notify physicians, providers, and members about the decisions of coverage determination requests.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in retail, hospital, or mail order pharmacy.
• Current state Pharmacy Technician license.
• National Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with prior authorizations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and pharmacy operations.

Work Environment

The work environment involves regular use of pharmacy technologies and systems, including the PBM system. The role requires effective communication with providers, prescribers, and members to ensure accurate and timely processing of requests. The position may involve working in a fast-paced pharmacy setting, requiring attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

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.

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.

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