Pharmacy Technician

Central California Alliance for Health; California; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to enhance care coordination and medication management. This role involves assisting with issue resolution, processing prior authorization requests, and ensuring accuracy in member communications. Join a passionate team committed to improving health outcomes and providing quality pharmacy services in a hybrid work environment. If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Onsite EV charging

Qualifications

• Valid California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing required.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assists with issue resolution and communications in the Pharmacy Department.
• Reviews and processes prior authorization requests for physician-administered drugs.
• Ensures accuracy and timely review of member and provider correspondence.

Skills

Knowledge of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial health insurance programs

General pharmacy prior authorization process

Medical abbreviations and terminology

Drug generic and trade names

Computerized drug programs and NDC format

Problem solving and guiding formulary alternatives

Education

Valid California Pharmacy Technician license

High school diploma or equivalent

Four years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Mariposa County, California; Merced County, California; Monterey County, California; San Benito County, California; Santa Cruz County, California

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as a Pharmacy Technician in the Pharmacy Department.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Pharmacy Services Supervisor, this position:

1. Assists the Pharmacy Department with issue resolution and communications requiring specialized pharmacy technical skills related to medication coordination.
2. Reviews and processes prior authorization requests for physician-administered drugs, including intake, triage, and correspondence, using established criteria.
3. Ensures accuracy and timely review of member and provider correspondence.
4. Assists in the implementation and maintenance of pharmacy programs.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our mission is to improve member health outcomes and pharmacy services quality by enhancing care coordination, medication management, and adherence in collaboration with internal teams and community partners.

We handle pharmacy authorizations, formulary, utilization, and projects.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

For the full position description and requirements, click here.

• Knowledge of:
  • Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial health insurance programs
  • General pharmacy prior authorization process
  • Medical abbreviations and terminology
  • Drug generic and trade names
  • Computerized drug programs and NDC format
• Ability to:
  • Read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information
  • Read chart notes
  • Problem solve and guide formulary alternatives
  • Identify issues, gather information, and document recommendations
• Education and Experience:
  • Valid California Pharmacy Technician license in good standing
  • High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician (or an Associate's degree substituting for one year of experience); or equivalent

OTHER INFORMATION

• Work environment is hybrid; interviews will be remote via Microsoft Teams.
• Attendance at quarterly events or meetings may be required.
• In-office or community presence may be needed depending on business needs.

The full compensation range varies by location, determined by qualifications and other factors.

Pay ranges:

• Santa Cruz County: $27.08 - $43.33 USD
• Merced County: $24.64 - $39.43 USD
• Monterey County: $27.08 - $43.33 USD

OUR BENEFITS

Available for employees working more than 30 hours/week, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, wellness programs, and onsite EV charging.

ABOUT US

We are a dedicated team of over 500 employees committed to accessible, quality healthcare guided by innovation. Join us at Central California Alliance for Health and be part of a respectful, diverse, and professional culture. We serve multiple counties and are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship at this time.