As a Prior Authorization Technician at UVA Specialty Pharmacy, you will play a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of patients in the fastest growing part of the pharmacy industry. In this role, your primay resposiblity will involve obtaining medication authorizations from insurance plans, ensuring that patients have timely access to critical medications. The job also requires assessing patient eligibility and investigation for pharmaceutical medication assistance programs. The use of independent judgment in a patient care setting is required for this job role. Additionally, you will beexpected to stay informed about changes in carrier contracts, as well as departmental policies and procedures, to maintain the highest level of service and compliance. This position is vital for enhancing patient access to necessary treatments and supporting overall healthcare outcomes. + Demonstrates the ability to competently work in general and specialized areas of pharmacy practice. + Participates in the training of new employees. + Fills and delivers medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist/licensed independent practitioner. + Policies and procedures are followed consistently. + Ensures adequate supplies are available for continuous patient care. + Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the staff pharmacist or supervisor as needed. + Uses appropriate systems for processing of patient information. + Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements. + Operates pharmacy equipment appropriately. + In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $20.68 - $32.05 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent Experience: 6 months minimum relevant experience required License/Certification: Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration required. CPhT credential through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. For team members hired prior to February 1, 2020, certification as CPhT through NHA or PTCB is required by January 31, 2022. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. _The University of Virginia, i_ _ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library,_ _are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information._