Pharmacy Technician I

Elevance Health; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Pharmacy Technician I to join our in-person team. The role handles interpretation and data entry of basic prescriptions, prior authorization processing, and adjudication troubleshooting, with an 8-hour shift 8:00 am–5:00 pm CT, Monday through Friday.

You will verify member information, educate on prescription rules, process prior authorizations, address grievances, and generate reports related to formulary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year of pharmacy experience.
• Current State Pharmacy Tech Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) required.
• Current State Pharmacy Tech License strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies member information and inputs data for the pharmacists.
• Educates members on pharmacy rules related to prescriptions and medication resources or assistance programs.
• Processes prior authorization requests from physicians offices and ensures compliance with Medicare requirements; informs relevant parties of all prior authorization determinations.
• Provides resolution to grievances and appeals issues.
• Responds to inquiries from physicians, sales team, and members related to formulary and prescription benefits.
• Generates reports relating to rebates, physician utilization, Beers Criteria, Reliance members, and other ad hoc reports.
• Maintains record keeping of prior authorizations, rebates, and monthly reports.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

State Pharmacy Tech Certification/National Certification

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I

Location: This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. This position will be based in TX-SAN ANTONIO, 4751 HAMILTON WOLF RD, STE 101.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Schedule: This position will work an 8-hour from shift 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CT) Monday to Friday. Additional including weekends and holidays hours may be necessary based on company needs.

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for the interpretation and data entry of basic prescriptions, prior authorization processing, and troubleshooting adjudication issues.

How you will make an impact.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies member information and inputs data for the pharmacists.
• Educates members on pharmacy based rules related to prescriptions and medication resources or assistance programs.
• Processes prior authorization requests from physicians offices and ensures compliance with Medicare requirements; informs relevant parties of all prior authorization determinations.
• Provides resolution to grievances and appeals issues.
• Responds to inquiries from physicians, sales team, and members related to formulary and prescription benefits.
• Generates reports relating to rebates, physician utilization, Beers Criteria, Reliance members, and other ad hoc reports.
• Maintains record keeping of prior authorizations, rebates, and monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 year of pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Current State Pharmacy Tech. Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Current State Pharmacy Tech License is strongly preferred.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.