Pharmacy Technician | Worcester, Massachusetts
A remote opportunity is available for experienced Pharmacy Technicians with strong Medicare Part B knowledge to join a leading healthcare service provider on a temp-to-hire basis. This position requires Pharmacy Technicians with a valid PTCB certification and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, especially in utilization management, prior authorizations, or pharmacy operations supporting the Medicare population.
Location: Remote (Open to candidates anywhere)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 11:30 AM 8:00 PM ET and 9:30 AM 6:00 PM ET (rotating shifts)
- Mandatory rotating weekends
- No days off from January 1, 2027, through March 31, 2027, except emergencies
Responsibilities:
- Review and process prior authorization requests according to established policies and decision trees
- Triage and enter incoming prior authorization requests from provider offices
- Support Medicare Part B medication prior authorizations and preferred product strategies
- Collaborate with provider offices and hospitals to obtain necessary clinical documentation
- Communicate authorization decisions and follow up with providers and members
- Assist members and providers with alternative treatment options as needed
- Provide operational support to Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, and Physicians to ensure timely and accurate decisions
- Serve as a primary contact for internal teams, external providers, and operational partners
- Support offshore clinical partners involved in utilization management pharmacy workflows
- Interpret plan benefits and manage specialty pharmacy overrides to support claim adjudication
Qualifications:
- PTCB certification required
- At least 3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience
- Experience with Medicare Part B operations, utilization management, prior authorizations, or pharmacy help desk environments
- Familiarity with the Medicare population and associated pharmacy benefits
- Proficient computer skills, comfortable navigating multiple systems and using Google Workspace/G Suite
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Prior experience with utilization management and prior authorizations is strongly preferred
This temp-to-hire role offers the chance to work fully remote with a dynamic healthcare provider committed to Medicare services. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a challenging pharmacy technician role supporting critical prior authorization and utilization management processes, apply now to take the next step in your career.
Compensation for this position ranges from $18.00 to $22.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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