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Job Description Overview Our client, a major PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Services) entity owned by 20 non-profit health plans serving >33 million members and benefits manager of government programs including Medicare and Medicaid, seeks an accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician Location: 100% Remote (California Residents Only) Duration: 6 months (possible temp-to-hire) Start Date: November 3, 2025 Pay Rate: Not specified in JD Schedule: * 8 hours per day | 5 days per week (Monday–Sunday) * Start time varies between 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Pacific Time) * No graveyard shift * 4 weeks of training: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) * No time-off during training and no absences preferred in the first 90 days Must-Have Requirements: * Must be a California resident * Reliable high-speed wired internet (minimum 150 Mbps; no Wi-Fi) * Quiet, secure home office setup * Equipment provided by client * Flexibility to work any assigned shift Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for evaluating and authorizing prior authorization pharmacy requests from prescribers received by telephone and/or fax, following client criteria. The role requires communicating decisions, documenting outcomes, and ensuring compliance with Medicare requirements and company policies. Responsibilities: * Evaluate and authorize pharmacy prior authorization requests using client criteria * Communicate approval/denial decisions to physicians, pharmacists, and medical staff * Research, resolve, and document outcomes in the pharmacy system * Explain benefit coverage and formulary alternatives * Escalate complex reviews or denials to a pharmacist as needed * Manage grievances, appeals, and inquiries from clients or prescribers * Verify member information and input data for pharmacists * Educate members on prescription rules and medication resources * Maintain records for authorizations, rebates, and reports Minimum Qualifications: * High School diploma or GED * 2–4 years of pharmacy technician experience * California State Pharmacy Technician Certification (preferred) Additional Qualifications: * Knowledge of specialty injectable drugs, medical terminology, and coding (J/Q codes, ICD-9, CMS 1500) * Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, and pharmacy systems/software * Experience in specialty or retail pharmacy, reimbursement, or healthcare settings * Ability to follow clinical criteria and handle escalations professionally Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience in PBM or healthcare insurance environments * Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy * Excellent written and verbal communication skills Recruiter Contact Info Jatin Rattan Email: I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you. Company Overview: Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.