The Prior Authorization Pharmacy Technician I will process coverage determinations (prior authorization and exception requests) to the Plan formulary. This position receives, researches, documents and processes the coverage determinations in a timely manner as required by regulatory requirements. This position also communicates decisions with providers, members and internal staff as directed by management.

Essential Functions:

* Receive, review, process and respond to coverage determinations to the Plan formulary in accordance with departmental guidelines and federal regulations.

* Provide support to internal and external customers and serve as a representative for the department both internally and externally.

* Maintain coverage determination policies and procedures, and assist with policy and procedure education for customers.

* Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work as well as overtime in response to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED

* Current Pharmacy Technicians License in good standing with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

* CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcare Assoc

* Demonstrate excellent customer service skills through written and verbal communication.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.