Pharmacy Program Specialist
Job Description
- Competitive pay range of $24.24 per hour
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour lunch); Off Saturday & Sunday or Saturday–Wednesday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-hour lunch); Off Thursday & Friday
- Location: Houston, TX 77081
- Temporary assignment
- Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through Team1Medical, a Reserves Network company, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
A healthcare organization is seeking a Pharmacy Program Specialist II to support department needs by managing prior authorizations, coordinating communication between members and providers.
- Process prior authorization requests for medications covered under the medical benefit.
- Respond to inquiries related to pharmacy and medical drug benefits.
- Collaborate with the PBM to resolve issues involving drug coverage, copays, prior authorizations, and appeals.
- Ensure all authorization and appeal requests are completed within required turnaround times.
- Manage and communicate override and approval decisions to PBM partners to facilitate timely medication access.
- Conduct outreach to members and providers to resolve medical request issues within established timeframes.
- Engage members and providers as directed to support and improve medication adherence.
- Three (3) years of Healthcare plan experience is required.
- A bachelor's degree in the healthcare field or Business Administration is required.
- Active licensure as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Pay range: $24.24 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Training and growth opportunities
- Weekly pay and convenient location
Join a professional and fast-paced contact center environment that values collaboration, accuracy, and quality service. You will be part of a team that is committed to helping others and providing clear, compassionate support to members and providers.
Team1Medical, a Reserves Network company, specializes in connecting healthcare talent with rewarding opportunities. With deep industry knowledge and a commitment to your success, we help you shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary range for this position is $24.24 per hour, not including benefits, potential bonuses, or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. The range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role, and hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Meet Your Recruiter
Olivia Gonzalez, CHP
Staffing Consultant
Olivia received her bachelor’s in human resources from the University of Houston. She joined Team1Medical in 2021 as a Staffing Consultant working to enrich Houston’s healthcare by matching healthcare organizations and top-notch candidates to offer the best patient care. In November 2022, Olivia earned her Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® (CHP) certification. Trustworthy, compassionate and a detailed-oriented communicator, Olivia wants to help people find a job they love. She believes that people are the most important asset to any organization and her goal is to help our candidates and clients in enriching their careers and internal resources.
In her free time, Olivia is an enthusiast of music, movies and relaxing with family and friends.