Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate

Blue Shield of CA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California is seeking an Intermediate Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Prior Authorization team. You will respond to external customers including physicians, office staff, pharmacy providers, members, and brokers, and resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit inquiries and claim issues.

The role requires a California Pharmacy Technician license, 2 years of pharmacy experience or equivalent education, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Requires California Pharmacy Technician license.
• Requires 2 years of pharmacy experience or equivalent education.
• Understanding of internal procedures to execute tasks effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage time.
• Flexible schedule with weekend work as required.
• Strong phone and verbal communication with active listening.

Responsibilities

• Resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit inquiries and prescription claim problems.
• Communicate formulary guidelines and alternatives to providers and members.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Phone communication

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Education

California Pharmacy Technician license

2 years pharmacy experience or equivalent education

Job description

Your Role

The Pharmacy Prior Authorization team provides efficient and accurate responses to external customers (physicians, office staff, pharmacy providers, members, and brokers) and internal team members for all outpatient pharmacy benefit inquires. The Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate will report to the Supervisor, Pharmacy Services Operations. In this role you will resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit coverage inquiries, including prescription claim processing problems, and communication of drug formulary guidelines and alternatives.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a California Certified Pharmacy Technician license


• Requires 2 years of pharmacy related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Basic understanding of internal procedures and policies needed to ensure effective execution of assigned tasks


• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and manage time effectively


• Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and weekends as required


• Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening skills

Hybrid Virtual Work

This role allows employees to work virtually full-time, however employees will be expected to come to the office based on business need.