Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization & Medication Assistance - Remote

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are tied #1 in California and eleven years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll. This role is a remote position. A staff member who works exclusively from home may be in California or one of the following approved states - Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, Georgia and Florida. The full time - remote role of Pharmacy Technician Prior Authorization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California will work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Specialists responsible for this function to improve medication access to patients include obtaining prior authorization and co-pay assistance for injectable medications. Other responsibilities of the Medication Assistance Technician include: * Supporting prior authorization by reviewing electronic health record and comparing with payer-requirements for specific medications * Supporting clinics with prior authorization questions * Collaborating with physicians, nurses, admissions and contracting * Coordination and communication with patients related high cost drug questions as they arise * Working with patients and Patients Assistance Programs to support high cost medications therapies QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * High school Diploma or Equivalent Required LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: * Current California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing WHAT ELSE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * Prior Authorization experience is highly preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Frequent standing; walking, bending; reaching, occasional sitting, pushing & pulling, lifting of materials up to 40 pounds for distances to 10 feet. * Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, and mechanical failure alarms. * Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers. * Able to read information on medication labels.