Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate (Short Term Employment)

Blue Shield of CA; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate to join our Pharmacy Prior Authorization team. You will resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit inquiries and assist with prescription claim issues in a hybrid virtual environment.

You will communicate formulary guidelines and alternatives to physicians, office staff, members, and internal teammates, maintaining accuracy, courtesy, and compliance with state rules.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and CA State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training, certification, or degree.
• Requires 3 years of pharmacy related experience.
• Strong communication and time-management skills; ability to multitask and work weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit coverage inquiries and prescription claim issues.
• Communicate drug formulary guidelines and alternatives to providers, members, and staff.

Skills

Phone communication

Active listening

Time management

multitask

Flexible schedule

Education

Pharmacy Technician training (CA State Board approved)

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.