Hospital | Pharm Tech - PA | 13-Week Local Contract – Philadelphia, PA

Pharmacy Technician III – Prescription Prior Authorization Technician (PAT) | Philadelphia, PA (19104)

Pharmacy Technician III (Prior Authorization Technician) needed in Philadelphia, PA — onsite training with remote option after 8–12 weeks. Join our pharmacy team and advance your prior authorization and CPhT career in a high-volume retail/pharmacy operations environment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,010 - $1,090
• Location: On-site in Philadelphia, PA (19104) with remote work option after training — Philadelphia pharmacy jobs / Pennsylvania opportunities
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: June 8, 2026

Key Qualifications / Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) highly preferred; must obtain by June 28 if not already held
• 3+ years of high-volume retail pharmacy technician experience required — pharmacy technician jobs experience
• 1+ year prior authorization (prior auth) experience required
• Advanced competency in pharmacy technician skills (Technician I & II roles)
• Proficiency with Microsoft-based technology applications and electronic medical records (EMR)

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with relative independence under pharmacist supervision to complete prescription prior authorization requests and insurance authorization workflows
• Identify and select appropriate prior authorization forms based on pharmacy benefit investigations and EMR resources
• Accurately enter patient demographics, prescription, prescriber, and insurance information into EMR and pharmacy systems
• Use plan criteria questions to guide chart data mining for authorization requests and support medication access
• Maintain metric-driven communications and thorough documentation within the EMR for tracking prior authorizations
• Submit, monitor, and follow up on prior authorization requests within required timeframes
• Communicate submissions, follow-ups, approvals, and denials to outpatient pharmacies, clinical staff, and provider teams
• Maintain accurate internal records of prior authorizations and support claims/appeal documentation as needed
• Collaborate with outpatient pharmacies, clinical pharmacists, and provider teams to resolve coverage barriers and improve patient outcomes
• Stay current on ICD-10 codes, medications, formulary changes, and disease state–specific resources
• Demonstrate professionalism, serve as a role model for other technicians, and promote patient-centric solutions

Why Join Our Team

• Onsite training with the flexibility to transition to fully remote work after 8–12 weeks — ideal for remote pharmacy jobs seekers
• Hands-on experience with prior authorization workflows, EMR systems, and payer communication
• Competitive weekly pay for Philadelphia pharmacy technician roles
• Opportunity to grow within a collaborative healthcare team and strengthen clinical support skills

Apply now to join our Philadelphia pharmacy team as a Prescription Prior Authorization Technician (PAT). Submit your resume and CPhT information (or expected certification date) to be considered for this contract position.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.