Pharmacy Service Technician - (Philadelphia, PA)

Position: Pharmacy Service Tech I Location: Philadelphia, PA Skills: High-school Graduate or GED equivalent Required Pharmacy Background Required two years Min 35 words per minute typing speed Required Current Pharmacy Technician certification (PTBC or NCCT) Required Complete Description: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Pharmacy Prior Authorization Technicians, the Pharmacy Services Technician I assists in the prior authorization process. ? Reviews and approves physician inquiries for pre-authorization and medical necessity requests based on established pharmacy guidelines and contract criteria. ? Supports Fraud and Abuse program system oversight by reviewing medication utilization records. Communicates any suspected fraud discovered. Recommends course of action for providers where patterns appears outside of guidelines and generally accepted pharmacy standards.