Pharmacy Technician

Redding Rancheria; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Redding Rancheria is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in eligibility checks, third-party billing and customer service within the tribal health program. Reporting to the Pharmacist in Charge, you will handle POS transactions, maintain stock levels and support the filling of prescriptions under state and federal laws.

Qualified applicants must hold an active California Pharmacy Technician license, have basic computer and cash-handling skills, and welcome Indian preference.

Qualifications

• Active California State Board of Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Cash register and customer service experience.
• Indian preference applies.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming requests from patients, providers and referral team for new medications and refills.
• Understand insurance and benefits, submit prior authorizations with supporting docs.
• Investigate and verify benefits for pharmacy claims for assigned cases.
• Contact providers for information to facilitate coverage determinations.
• Notify physicians and members of coverage decisions.
• Ensure scripts are filled timely by coordinating with providers and other departments.
• Ensure labs and diagnostics are completed as required prior to dispensing certain medications.
• Adhere to refill center workflows and clinical protocols.
• Adapt to high-volume, fast-paced medical group setting.
• Communicate with Pharmacist on duty for consults and order discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Typing

Education

California State Board of Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

***This position is open through Friday, October 23, 2026***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction from the Pharmacist in Charge: The Pharmacy Technician will assist in checking eligibility, responsible for third party insurance and grant billing, provide customer service; answer phones; operate Point of Sale (POS) register, maintaining the pharmacy stock levels; assist pharmacist in filling prescriptions in accordance with Federal and State laws governing the pharmacy industry.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active California State Board of Pharmacy Technician license in good standing required
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Cash register and customer service experience.
• Indian preference

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Manage incoming requests from patient, provider and referral team for new medications and medication refills.
• Understands the insurance and healthcare benefits, submits prior authorizations to the PBM, and ensures that the required supporting documentation is submitted for review.
• Investigate and verify benefits for pharmacy claims for assigned cases
• Contact providers for additional information to facilitate coverage determination reviews
• Notify physicians, providers and members of coverage determination request decisions
• Ensure scripts are filled in a timely manner by coordinating with the requesting provider, and reaching out to other departments as needed.
• Ensure the patient completed the necessary labs and diagnostic testing as required prior to dispensing certain medication (Accutane, etc)
• Responsible for understanding the clinical protocols for medication refills as established by the organization
• Adheres to the implemented refill center workflow.
• Adapts easily to a high volume, fast pace medical group setting.
• Manage escalated patient care issues in collaboration with the Admissions, Providers and Case Management teams as appropriate.
• Prepare medication for mailing, delivery, operate register, handle money and prepare deposits accurately.
• Assist and perform all inventory activities: drug ordering, insurance audits, recalls, returns, outdates, CII reconciliation, maintaining pharmacy stock levels.
• Communicate with the Pharmacist on duty for consults on medications as well as discrepancies on drug orders.

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

Additional Information:

In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

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https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

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