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Job Description 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 ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll. The full time hybrid Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network Foundation will assist in supporting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network pharmacists in the daily operations of the Pharmacy & Nutrition Services Department. The Pharmacy Technician primary role is to assist the pharmacists, physicians and other providers in processing of prescription orders, prior authorizations, distribution and inventory management of clinic-administered medications, and obtaining and compiling clinical information. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. What’s this role all about? Communicate pertinent information to pharmacists, prescribing physicians, other providers, and/or office staff. Monitor and respond to e-mail and electronic medical record inbox/in-baskets messages and other communications in a timely manner throughout the work day. Assist in obtaining prior authorizations from insurance plans and coordination with pharmacies. Assist with data collection and entry when needed. Facilitate communication with clinics/departments regarding medication requests and issues pertaining to medication stock and delivery. Conduct chart or laboratory searches as necessary and transcribe relevant information into CS-Link. Qualifications Educational Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Licenses: CA Pharmacy Tech License Experience: Prior Authorizations and UM: Experience at a healthplan or with processing medication prior authorizations Med Purchasing/Pyxis: 1 year experience in inpatient hospital, and/or relevant experience in pharmacy setting Health plan experience is preferred. Physical Demands: Lifting, Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, handling, grasping, hearing, talking. The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Must be able to perform assigned duties in a demanding work environment.