Pharmacy Technician – Prior Authorization & Medication Assistance – Remote - job 1 of 2

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 #1 in California and nine 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