Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician

Job Title : Pharmacy Tech – Prior Authorization

Responsibilities :

Contact pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and major medical plans to validate benefit verification requests.

Communicate with physician offices to obtain current prescriptions and clinical documentation.

Ensure documentation meets payer requirements and initiate prior authorizations via CoverMyMeds.

Follow up on pending authorizations within 48 hours and respond to urgent requests from internal teams.

Manage re-authorizations and submit approvals through the complex audit process.

Track and process approvals, denials, and expiration timelines to ensure continuity of care.

what we are looking for :

1–3 years of experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting

Strong understanding of prior authorization processes, pharmacy benefits, and major medical insurance.

HS Diploma or GED

Work Environment :

Hybrid Schedule : Work 2 days on-site and 3 days remotely.

Structured Training : 6–8 weeks of hands-on training tailored to your pace.

Work-Life Balance : Monday–Friday, 9 : 30 AM–6 : 00 PM schedule.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00 / 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 hybrid position in Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.

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.

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