REMOTE Pharmacy Technician - NY State Resident

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

***MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK*** Job Description The Pharmacy Technician supports multiple pharmacy operations areas, including formulary management, pharmacy audit and recovery, pharmacy service center, Medicare Part D and Part B, appeals, state health programs pharmacy operations, prior authorization, and oversight and audit support. Using established guidelines, this role reviews requests from physicians, pharmacies, medical groups, and members for prescription drugs and pharmacy benefits, researches and resolves issues, and collaborates closely with clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing of pharmacy-related requests. Responsibilities

- Review and process formulary change requests from health plans and submit updates to the pharmacy claims processor.
- Generate, maintain, and review formulary status grids to ensure accuracy and contract compliance.
- Use reports to perform audits and quality checks on current formulary status.
- Assist clinical pharmacists with formulary database maintenance and updates to the company website.
- Perform a variety of assignments related to pharmacy audit and recovery functions.
- Review paid claims for quantity and billing discrepancies and communicate findings to pharmacies.
- Send fax inquiries to pharmacies regarding audit findings and respond to faxed correspondence.
- Answer incoming calls from pharmacies and respond appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Update databases, including Access, with information from phone calls, faxes, and emails.
- Take member inquiry calls regarding pharmacy benefits, including prior authorization requests.
- Maintain expert knowledge of Medicare pharmacy benefits and formularies, including relevant regulations.
- Educate members on their specific pharmacy benefits and explain options such as prior authorization requests.
- Process member-submitted pharmacy claims accurately and efficiently.
- Review requests from physicians and pharmacies for non-formulary drugs, drugs requiring prior authorization, and prescriptions that exceed quantity or cost limits.
- Assign, enter, and document prior authorizations into the appropriate claims processing system.
- Answer phone calls related to prior authorization inquiries and provide clear information.
- Research and resolve issues using appropriate reference materials and tools.
- Understand and interpret pharmacy and medical benefits to support accurate decision-making.
- Review and process Medicare Part D event (PDE) files.
- Assist with pharmacy claims correction projects and perform audits and quality checks on active prior authorization claims.
- Help identify and correct eligibility and group issues and process member claims as needed.
- Serve as a liaison to internal and external departments for state health program pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Experience with pharmacy operations such as formulary management, prior authorization, or claims processing.
- Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position. About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without
regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or
adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law
shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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