Pharmacy Technician, Prior Authorization (Work From Home)

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• Able to apply basic computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Word required; Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio preferable. Keyboard skills essential.
• Must be able to multitask and utilize multiple system applications simultaneously.
• Basic pharmaceutical knowledge pertaining to terminology, calculations, and protocols.
• Must be able to utilize available resources independently and provide high quality work.
• Must be able to absorb presented information, display motivation, seek development and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt and change with workflow and shifting priorities.
• Must possess excellent written, verbal, grammar, and listening communication skills.
• Must be able to deal with a diverse customer base (internal and external) in a friendly and confident manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of PHI (Protected Healthcare Information).

Required Qualifications

• 6 months of Customer Service/Pharmacy Technician Experience
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Colleague will be required to work mandatory overtime/extended work week when needed
• Colleague will be required to travel when needed
• Effectively manage work volume by handling inbound calls/fax requests utilizing appropriate courteous and professional behavior based upon established standards.
• Comply with departmental, company, state, and federal requirements when processing all information to ensure accuracy of information being provided to internal and external customers.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent GED Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay RangeThe Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $17.00 - $28.46 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great Benefits For Great People We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/25/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran - committed to diversity in the workplace. If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com