Our client, a leading Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) organization owned by 20 nonprofit health plans and serving more than 33 million members, is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join its Prior Authorization team.
This is a 100% remote opportunity for California residents with a stable Monday–Sunday coverage schedule, paid training, and the potential for contract extension. If you have an active California Pharmacy Technician license and experience in retail, specialty, or prior authorization pharmacy, we'd like to hear from you.
Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Location: Remote (California Residents Only)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour W2
Schedule
Coverage required 5 days per week (Monday–Sunday)
Shift start times vary between 7:00 AM and 12:30 PM Pacific
6-week paid training | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PT
Camera required during training
Position Overview
The Certified Pharmacy Technician will support pharmacy prior authorization operations by reviewing medication requests, evaluating clinical criteria, documenting authorization outcomes, and communicating determinations to physicians, providers, pharmacists, and internal teams.
This role is ideal for pharmacy technicians with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience working in retail, specialty pharmacy, or healthcare environments.
Key Responsibilities
Review pharmacy prior authorization requests using established clinical criteria.
Determine medication appropriateness based on client guidelines.
Communicate authorization decisions to physicians, provider offices, pharmacists, and medical management staff.
Research, resolve, and document prior authorization outcomes within pharmacy systems.
Escalate requests requiring clinical review or denial to Pharmacists.
Resolve inquiries and grievances from clients, providers, and prescribers within required service levels.
Manage fax queue assignments, including:
Coverage determinations
Pending authorization queues
Oral notifications
Failed fax follow-up
Monitor multiple work queues and adjust priorities based on business needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Active California State Pharmacy Technician License.
Must currently reside in California.
0–2 years of pharmacy experience.
Minimum 6 months of retail or dispensing pharmacy experience (or equivalent internal training).
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following:
Prior Authorization
Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM)
Specialty Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
Health Plan or Managed Care
Pharmacy Reimbursement
Medical Terminology
Formulary Management
Specialty Injectable Medications
Pharmacy Systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Reimbursement Coding (J Codes, Q Codes, ICD-9, CMS-1500)
Candidates should possess strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills while working within established clinical criteria and service level expectations.
Remote Work Requirements
Applicants must have:
Quiet, distraction-free home office
Secure hard-wired internet connection (LAN cable provided)
Wi-Fi is not permitted due to PHI security requirements
Camera required during training and meetings
Apply Today
If you're a licensed California Pharmacy Technician seeking a fully remote opportunity with a nationally recognized Pharmacy Benefits organization, we'd love to speak with you.
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.
