Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate (Short Term Employment)

Blue Shield of CA; Lodi (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate to join the Pharmacy Prior Authorization team. You will respond to external and internal inquiries, resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit issues, and communicate formulary guidelines and alternatives.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Pharmacy Services Operations and supports a hybrid virtual work model. The ideal candidate has a California State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training/certification and 3 years of pharmacy

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED along with California State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training, certification, or degree program.
• Requires 3 years of pharmacy related 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.

Responsibilities

• Respond to outpatient pharmacy benefit inquiries from physicians, staff, providers, members, and brokers.
• Resolve prescription claim processing problems and communicate formulary guidelines and alternatives.
• Support operations under the Supervisor, Pharmacy Services Operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician training/cert/degree

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 High School Diploma or GED along with completion of a California State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training, certification, or degree program
• Requires 3 years of pharmacy related 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.