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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. As a remote employee, you would need to reside in the following states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, Minnesota, Florida, or Georgia 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 . Req ID : 14052 Working Title : Pharmacy Technician – Prior Authorization & Medication Assistance – Remote Department : Pharmacy Training Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Pharmacy Job Specialty : Pharmacy Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $25.06 – $38.84