Pharmacy Technician (Temporary)

Central California Alliance For Health; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(a) Retirement Plan

457 Deferred Compensation

Wellness Program

EV Charging Stations

Job summary

Central California Alliance for Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Temporary) to support the Pharmacy Department in processing prior authorizations, coordinating medication-related communications, and ensuring accuracy in member and provider correspondence. This 40-hour-per-week assignment runs from August to October via a staffing agency.

It requires a California license, a strong attention to detail, and familiarity with Windows-based systems and MS Office; benefit for temporary staff is

Qualifications

• Must hold California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent; four years of pharmacy tech experience (associate degree may substitute for one year).

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacy Department with internal and external issue resolution and communications requiring specialized pharmacy technical ability.
• Reviews and processes prior authorization requests for physician-administered drugs, including intake, triage, and correspondence.
• Ensures accuracy and timely review of member and provider correspondence.

Skills

Pharmacy prior authorization

NDC knowledge

Pharmacy software proficiency

Windows

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Organization

Communication

Education

California Pharmacy Technician license

High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years experience

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Temporary)

Salary: ₱30 - 33 yearly

Company: Central California Alliance For Health

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Santa Cruz, Philippines

Job Description - Pharmacy Technician (Temporary)

OUR COMMITMENT TO A HUMAN HIRING PROCESS

We believe every candidate deserves thoughtful consideration.That’swhy we do not use AI or automated systems toreview applications . Every application is reviewed bya real human member of our team. Because we take the time to give each submission the attention it deserves, our review process may take a little longer — and we genuinely appreciate your patience as we work through applications carefully and respectfully.

SERVICE AREA PREFERENCE

While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, we do give priority to those who live in , or near, our service counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa . Our mission of accessible, quality health care guided by local innovation leads everything we do, and having team members who are connected to the communities we serve strengthens our ability to deliver on that commitment.

ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment is estimated to go from August to October, but this is always dependent on business need, and these dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with if hired for this position.This is a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary assignment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Assists thePharmacy Departmentwith internal and external issue resolution and communications requiring specialized pharmacy technical ability and expertiserelated to medication coordination
• Reviews and processes prior authorization requestsfor physician-administered drugs, which includes intake, triage, and associated correspondence,using established criteria
• Ensures accuracy and performs timely review of member and provider correspondence

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Knowledge of:
  • General pharmacy prior authorization process
  • Computerized drug programs and standard format of National Drug Codes (NDC)_
  • Drugs and supplies utilized in the operation of a pharmacy
  • General office procedures and equipment Working knowledge of and proficiency with Windows based PC systems and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to:
  • Pay close attention to detail, maintain accurate records , and utilize effective organizational skills
  • Quickly learn and utilize internal and external software programs
  • Read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information
• Education and Experience:
  • Current, valid license in good standing as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy
  • High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician (an Associate's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience) ; or a n equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (it is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed). Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• Zone 1 Pay Range: $33.00 - $ 35.25 Typical areas in Zone 1: Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
• Zone 2 Pay Range: $30.00 - $33.00 Typical areas in Zone 2: Mariposa and Merced Counties, Fresno area, Bakersfield, Eastern California, San Luis Obispo area, and the Central Valley (except Sacramento)

The applicable salary ranges are based on work location and are aligned to a zone according to the cost of labor in your area. All ranges are subject to change in the future. We are happy to answer any questions that you have or share the applicable pay zone for your location if it’s not one of the typical areas listed. You can reach out to [e-mail] , and a member from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

The posted hiring ranges represent a good‑faith estimate of what a temporary employee would be paid on this assignment. Final compensation will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferable experience related to the position, education, or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

OUR BENEFITS

Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per week.Some benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet .

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.