UM Pharmacy Technician-1

The UM Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the intake and review of prior authorization requests for medications requested under the medical benefit. The UM Pharmacy Technician makes approval decisions and denial recommendations based on predetermined clinical criteria. They establish rapport with Provider offices and leverages strong communication and customer service skills when providing updates and delivering decision notifications to members and providers, The UM Pharmacy Technician position is part of multidisciplinary team and works closely with Providers, Pharmacists, and Medical Directors.Duties & Responsibilities:Reviews prior authorization requests and units for medications requested under the medical benefitAssesses provider-submitted clinical information for clinical appropriateness based on predetermined clinical criteriaSends notification to members and providers of authorization decisions via telephone, fax, or mailEnsures prior authorization reviews are conducted within timeframes set forth by CMS and/or NYSDOHEstablishes great rapport with Provider offices via telephonic communicationSends request for information sheets to ProvidersEnsures that patient information is shared appropriately maintaining confidentiality and compliance with federal law and HIPAA regulationsAdditional duties as necessaryMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutionEither nationally certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standingExperience conducting prior authorization reviewsExperience requiring written, verbal, and telephonic communication in English that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and professionalPreferred Qualifications:Strong written and verbal communication skills in Chinese, Spanish, or RussianDemonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skillsTeam player with a passion for learning and interest in growing skills in a dynamic environment with various opportunitiesKnowledge of specialty pharmaceuticals and billing practices in the medical benefitKnowledge of regulations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services including but not limited to National and LocalCoverage DeterminationsPC Skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (creating presentations and slides), and Excel (Pivot tables).Experience with TruCare Care Management PlatformCompliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted aboveLicense/Certification: Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician in good standing (i.e., PTCB, NHA) or registered or a licensed Pharmacy Technician in good standing.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLCshallnotdiscriminateagainstanydisabledemployeeorapplicantinregard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to Healthfirst.org">careers@Healthfirst.org or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC.Know Your RightsAll hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst. Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.Hiring Range*:Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $47,403 - $64,338All Other Locations (within approved locations): $41,101 - $60,320As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent u