Pharmacy Technician

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work with the Medical Pharmacy Team to ensure safety and cost-efficient access to therapies for members.

The role requires a high school diploma and CPhT certification, with at least five years of pharmacy experience. The position is hybrid in Little Rock, AR, with in-office presence required three days per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required from PTCB.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures regulatory compliance and timelines are met; policies followed.
• Participates in staff meetings to relay information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports Medical Pharmacy Team with operational duties and tasks.
• Troubleshoots, reports and follows up on data requests.

Skills

Customer service

Documentation

Drug information

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Report processing

Researching

Verbal communications

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Summary The Pharmacy Technician works closely with the Medical Pharmacy Team to ensure the health and safety of Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield members while helping to ensure the availability and cost efficiency of in-demand therapies. The incumbent serves as primary operational support for the Medical Pharmacy area.

Requirements

EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent required.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Minimum five (5) years' experience in a pharmacy environment required. Knowledge of medications and common indications. Understanding of insurance claims, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and adjudication procedures preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications preferred.

Essential Abilities

Ability to accomplish tasks with limited supervision. Eagerness to learn complex processes for adjudication of drugs through the medical benefit. Demonstrated proficient customer service and communications skill set.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid role in our Little Rock, AR, location, requiring a minimum of three days in office weekly.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Documentations
• Drug Information
• Microsoft Office
• Prioritization
• Report Processing
• Researching
• Verbal Communications
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Ensures that regulatory compliance and strict timelines are met, policies are carried out, and objectives are accomplished.
• Participates in staff meetings to ensure appropriate information is reported and communicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the Medical Pharmacy Team with operational duties and tasks.
• Troubleshoots, reports, and follows-up with findings from reporting and data requests.

Certifications

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Hiring Range

$20.76 - $26.96

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual. Segregation of Duties Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular ADA Requirements 2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel – someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.

Why?

Arkansas Blue Cross is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in Central Arkansas.

We Love our Employees

At Arkansas Blue Cross, we care about the health, wellness, and education of our employees. We offer many great incentives such as: Tuition reimbursement. Club Blue, a free, onsite gym to encourage exercise. Green Leaf Grill and Green Leaf Grill Express, onsite restaurants in Little Rock that promote healthy eating. Incentives for wellness education and exercise

We Love our Culture

The average tenure is 10 years with hundreds of employees having been here 15 years or longer. Our inclusive culture brings employees together to connect while celebrating our differences.

We Love our Community

Our employees often volunteer within their communities, at charity events, walks and runs, schools and nonprofits. When disasters strike, our employees help wherever they are needed. It’s just another way we show that Blue cares.