Pharmacy Technician – Outpatient - PTO26-06089

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician – Outpatient (Managed Care / Prior Authorization)

Location: Portland, OR 

Shift Details: Day Shift | 5x8 Hours | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
On-call: 2–3 weekends per year
Orientation: 40 Hours (Non-Billable – Reduced Orientation Job)

Required Qualifications

• Oregon Pharmacy Technician License required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (mandatory)
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy technician experience OR Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in managed care / prior authorization preferred
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT coding, and medical terminology
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle high-volume workload independently
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws, insurance regulations, and HIPAA

Job Responsibilities

• Process pharmacy prior authorizations based on clinical guidelines
• Review and validate pharmacy claims, eligibility, and benefit data
• Handle inbound calls and route requests to clinical teams as needed
• Perform data entry for authorizations, referrals, and medication records
• Apply ICD-10 and CPT coding for case tracking and documentation
• Communicate with providers, pharmacies, and members regarding cases
• Audit claims and documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Support pharmacy benefit operations and regulatory requirements
• Prepare reports and assist with quality improvement activities
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards

For more details contact at sthakur@navitashealth.com 

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.