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Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Amerit ConsultingSan Diego, CA, United States
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Overview

Our client, a major PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Services) entity owned by 20 non-profit health plans serving >

33 million members and benefits manager of government programs including Medicare and Medicaid, seeks an accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Title : Certified Pharmacy Technician (Remote – California Residents Only)

Location : 100% Remote (Must reside in California)

Duration : 6-month contract with potential extension

Start Date : Monday, November 3, 2025

Pay Rate : $22.00 / hour (W2)

Schedule :

  • Working Days : 5 days / week, coverage required Monday–Sunday
  • Shift : Start times vary between 8 : 00 AM – 12 : 30 PM
  • Training : Monday–Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM (4 weeks, camera required)

Must-Have Requirements :

  • Active California State Pharmacy Technician License
  • Quiet, distraction-free home office
  • Secure, hard-wired internet connection (LAN cable provided; Wi-Fi not permitted due to PHI regulations)
  • Camera usage mandatory during training and meetings
  • Job Description :

    The Certified Pharmacy Technician will evaluate and authorize prior authorization pharmacy requests received via phone or fax, ensuring decisions align with clinical criteria. This role involves communication with prescribers, physician offices, medical management staff, and pharmacists to provide timely determinations and support.

    Responsibilities :

  • Review and determine appropriateness of medications based on client criteria
  • Communicate authorization decisions to physicians, office staff, medical management, and pharmacists
  • Research, resolve, and document prior authorization outcomes in pharmacy system
  • Escalate requests to Pharmacist when extensive clinical review or denial is required
  • Provide timely resolution to inquiries and grievances from clients, prescribers, or providers
  • For fax queue assignments : clinically review coverage determinations and communicate outcomes within SLA guidelines
  • Monitor multiple queues and adapt to business needs (fax work, pending queues, oral notifications, failed faxes)
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Certified / licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California (CA State)
  • Reside in California
  • 0–2 years pharmacy experience
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Minimum of 6 months dispensing or retail experience required (or equivalent internal training)
  • Additional Qualifications :

  • Experience in specialty or retail pharmacy, reimbursement, or healthcare / health plan settings
  • Knowledge of specialty injectable drugs, formulary management, medical terminology, and reimbursement coding (J / Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500, etc.)
  • Proficiency in pharmacy systems, software applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written / verbal communication and ability to follow clinical criteria
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Compliance with all legal, regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirements
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Recruiter Contact Info

    Sajag Bhardwaj

    sajag.bhardwaj@ameritconsulting.com

    www.ameritconsulting.com

    I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

    Company Overview :

    Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

    Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

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