Technician I, Prior Authorizations

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Job Description:

  • Take inbound calls from providers, pharmacies, members, and other callers
  • Provide professional and courteous phone assistance through the criteria-based prior authorization process
  • Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of reviews
  • Transfer clinical questions, escalations, and judgment calls to the pharmacist team
  • Make outbound calls as needed
  • Review and process prior authorizations received via fax and ePA
  • Monitor and respond to inquiries through department mailboxes
  • Enter prior authorization requests and verify required documentation
  • Verify insurance coverage to determine whether prior authorization is required
  • Inspect medical records and clinical documentation for medical necessity and appropriateness
  • Assist with appeals for denied or rejected prior authorization requests
  • Document patient details, medical codes, and authorization status in electronic systems
  • Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements
  • Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain information, clarify documentation, and communicate decisions or requirements
  • Stay current on industry regulations, medical coding guidelines, and prior authorization requirements
  • Follow regulatory guidelines, company policies, and industry standards

Requirements:

  • 6 months of Customer Service/Pharmacy Technician Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Willingness to work mandatory overtime/extended work week when needed
  • Willingness to travel when needed
  • Ability to manage work volume by handling inbound calls/fax requests using courteous and professional behavior
  • Compliance with departmental, company, state, and federal requirements when processing information
  • Ability to maintain a privacy- and security-compliant home office workspace
  • Ability to protect confidential information from being viewed or heard by others in the home
  • Ability to sit for long periods, up to 100%
  • Ability to talk on the phone for extended periods, 90–100%
  • Ability to read a computer screen for extended periods, 100%

Benefits:

  • CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Home-based work environment
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