100% Remote Pharmacy Technician

100% Remote Pharmacy TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team, focusing on supporting Medicare and Medicaid patients. This role involves working in the MedPharma environment, primarily handling the intake process for prior authorizations of injectables. Initially, you will set up prior authorizations in our systems and forward them to a review technician, with training provided for further review tasks.Responsibilities+ Manage the intake process for MedPharma prior authorizations.+ Set up prior authorizations in the system and forward them for review.+ Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient processing of authorizations.+ Read and interpret insurance criteria using Microsoft Suite.+ Engage in extensive reading to stay updated with relevant procedures and guidelines.Essential Skills & Qualifications+ Current pharmacy technician license.+ Experience in managed care and pharmacy settings.+ Proficiency in handling prior authorizations.+ Strong data entry skills and ability to manage claims and denials.+ Experience with appeals processes.+ Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.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)Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.