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Description The Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy in the School of Pharmacy at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Pharmacy Technician. About the Opportunity As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for answering requests for information, prior authorization, or help from pharmacy providers enrolled in the WV Bureau for Medical Services Medicaid Prescription Drug Program and WV Public Employees Insurance Agency via phone or fax. You will review different drug products to determine insurance coverage of the drug or prior authorization criteria. You will explain to the provider why a prescription drug claim is not being paid by the plan and will perform data entry for all drug requests and provide resources to the providers to help them understand the drug coverage limitations. At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs: 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) PTO 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC) A range of health insurance and other benefits Dependent Education Scholarship WVU Perks And More!! What you'll do:

Call Center Duties Serve as the initial and main point of contact for healthcare providers serving the population of the West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services and the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency. Provides excellent customer service through interaction with pharmacies and other healthcare providers. Evaluates non-complex Help Desk and prior authorization requests using established guidelines, then enters approved requests into mainframe computer. Requests which are complex or require therapeutic judgement are referred to the attending pharmacist. Research provider inquiries using all available resources. Perform callbacks to providers' inquiries when necessary. Document all communications and required information in the appropriate database. Communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, fax, or electronic mail in a professional manner. Program Duties Assist Program Director/Pharmacist with administrative details of the program. Gather, coordinate, and develop materials needed for enhanced quality of the program. Respond to requests for information from state, federal, or other governmental agencies and departments, and colleges or other university offices. Assist Program Director/Pharmacist with special projects as needed. Compose correspondence, independently or in accordance with general instructions and/or guidelines, requiring a high degree of knowledge and familiarity of the program. Perform research or statistical work in the compilation of reports involving the administrative activities of the program. Qualifications Associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 0-6 months of experience as a pharmacy technician or similar responsibilities. Strong mathematical skills necessary to perform financial and dosage calculations. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising judgement. Demonstrated ability to organize information & draw logical conclusions. Demonstrated... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. West Virginia University Research Corporation values diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.