Pharmacy Technician Refill Authorization
Intermountain Health
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- Pay
- $20 to $31
- an hour
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 29
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Intermountain Health
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Review patient charts to verify provider visits and refill eligibility
- Gather and review clinical information to support refill requests
- Prepare and document refill authorization requests using pharmacy technology systems
- Ensure clinical criteria and documentation are complete before pharmacist review
- Route completed refill requests to the pharmacist for verification and processing
- Communicate with pharmacists and care team members about missing information or concerns
- Identify potential safety concerns or gaps in care and escalate them to the pharmacist
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in the patient record
What you need
- High School or equivalent
- Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice
- Current knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations and statutes
- Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, and seeing as needed
- Climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking as needed
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Current pharmacy technician certificationpharmacy technician licensestate and federal regulationsComputer proficiencyCommunicationOrganizationTechnical competencyRegulatory complianceReliability and Attendance
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Job Description:
Currently, we are not hiring remote workers in the following states: CA, CT, HI, IL, ME, MA, MN, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, and WA.
Please note that an on-camera filter-free video interview with Microsoft Teams will be required as well as onsite interviews and/or meetings.
Job Specifics:
Schedule: PRN (as needed)
Shifts: Variable 8- to 10-hour shifts between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.
Benefits Eligible: No
Location: This is a fully remote position. Candidates for this role need to have an active Pharmacy Technician license in Utah, Colorado, Montana or Nevada. Candidates outside of these states will not be considered.
Join our Refill Authorization Pharmacy Team at Intermountain Health , where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work collaboratively to ensure patients have timely access to prescribed medications. This fully remote team supports patient care by completing medication refill authorizations for primary care clinics across Intermountain. Future cross-training is planned with the Prior Authorization and Medication Assistance teams. If you enjoy focused, detail-driven work, strong teamwork, and making a meaningful impact on patient access to care, you’ll feel right at home on this team.
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Job Function
The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty).
Essential Functions
Reviews patient charts to verify most recent provider visits and ensure eligibility for refill under the EMRC collaborative practice agreement.
Gathers and reviews relevant clinical information (e.g., labs, monitoring parameters, and medication history) to support refill requests.
Prepares and documents refill authorization requests using pharmacy technology systems in accordance with state law, policies, and protocols.
Ensures all required clinical criteria and documentation are complete prior to pharmacist review.
Routes completed refill requests to the pharmacist for final verification and processing.
Communicates with pharmacists and care team members regarding missing information, concerns, or clarification needs.
Identifies potential safety concerns or gaps in care and escalates appropriately to the pharmacist.
Maintains accurate and compliant documentation in the patient record.
Demonstrates strong computer proficiency and the ability to efficiently navigate multiple systems and complex electronic health records in a remote work environment.
Works collaboratively as part of a large, remote team; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive working relationships across the care team.
Skills
Technical competency
Regulatory compliance
Financial awareness
Service delivery
Job performance
Reliability and Attendance
Communication
Organization
Computer proficiency
Qualifications
High School or equivalent is required
Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.
Location:
Supply Chain Center
Work City:
Midvale
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$20.73 - $31.58
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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