Pharmacy Technician Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Representative Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Hybrid) Compensation: $21-$23
Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Job
Description:
We’re hiring a Pharmacy Technician Representative to support a growing specialty pharmacy organization. This is a great opportunity for someone with pharmacy technician or pharmacy prior authorization experience who enjoys working through insurance requirements, communicating with physician offices, and helping patients access the medications they need. This full-time role offers extensive training, supportive leadership, and long-term growth potential. The role offers a flexible hybrid work environment after training, with a local team presence. Candidates with a pharmacy technician license or previous pharmacy authorization experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is comfortable completing prior authorizations independently rather than transferring requests to another department. What You’ll Do: Contact major medical and pharmacy benefit plans to validate prior authorization requests received from the Benefits Verification Team Contact physician offices to obtain current prescriptions and required clinical documentation Review clinical documentation to ensure it meets insurance plan requirements Read and interpret prescriptions and medical policies to determine authorization requirements Respond to urgent emails and requests from the Patient Care Team and Program Manager Communicate professionally with physician offices, insurance representatives, and internal teams to resolve authorization issues Maintain accurate documentation and follow established procedures to support timely and accurate authorization processing Why This Role Stands Out: Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential Multiple openings available within a rapidly growing organization Extensive training program designed to help new hires succeed Supportive leadership team with ongoing coaching and guidance High visibility within the organization and exposure to executive leadership Opportunity to be considered for future advancement and additional hiring opportunities Flexible hybrid schedule after training Support for pharmacy technicians working toward certification, with up to two years to obtain certification for eligible candidates This Role Is For You If: You have pharmacy technician experience, pharmacy prior authorization experience, or a background working with pharmacy benefits You’re confident communicating with physician offices and insurance companies to obtain necessary information You’re organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple pending authorizations You can prioritize urgent requests while keeping up with follow-ups and deadlines You’re comfortable navigating multiple systems, insurance portals, and authorization platforms You’re receptive to feedback and eager to learn new processes You’re looking for a role with strong training, supportive leadership, and long-term growth opportunities
Requirements:
Pharmacy technician license preferred Pharmacy technician certification is a plus Candidates with previous pharmacy prior authorization experience may be considered even without a pharmacy technician license Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills Ability to manage pending authorizations and meet established turnaround expectations Must be located in Ohio and able to work a hybrid schedule after training Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.