Pharmacy Services Specialist I

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As a Pharmacy Services Specialist I, you will support Pharmacy Service Operations and Pharmacy Programs to promote an optimum level of efficiency for both provider and customer satisfaction.

Schedule:

Core service hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Regular Saturday and Sunday rotation required; estimated weekend coverage every 4 to 6 weeks. Holiday coverage rotation required. Core service hours subject to change based on business needs.

This is a virtual/telecommuter role, working from home.

What you’ll do:

• Perform Level I review for Prior Authorization exception requests according to clinical criteria.
• Determine customer eligibility, verifying and interpreting pharmacy benefits as required.
• Contribute to team efficiency by providing support to fellow team members.
• Request and review necessary medical records for Level II reviews, sending requests with documentation and recommendations to the Assistant Medical Directors for final review.
• Collect relevant medical and prescription information to support the review of non-formulary exception requests and prior authorization requests.
• Set up authorizations and initiating appropriate paperwork and notification process.
• Document exception requests status and outcomes in all relevant systems.
• Serve as a resource for other departments for pharmacy program questions.
• Complete pharmacy prior authorization review requests from providers.
• Maintain knowledge of Premera health plan policies and benefits, current treatment procedures and alternative resources.

What you’ll bring:

• (3) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician. (Required)
• Current, valid Washington State Pharmacy Technician License. (Required)

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Free parking

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range:

$41,600.00 - $62,400.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$47,000.00 - $70,500.00

• National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.