Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate (Short Term Employment)

Blue Shield of CA; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking an Intermediate Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Prior Authorization team. You will resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit inquiries, including prescription claim issues, and communicate formulary guidelines and alternatives to physicians, members, and staff.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling and the ability to work in a hybrid virtual environment, with the expectation to come to the office as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with California State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training, certification, or degree.
• 3 years of pharmacy related experience.
• Understanding of internal procedures and policies.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and manage time.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including weekends.
• Strong phone and verbal communication with active listening.

Responsibilities

• Resolve outpatient pharmacy benefit coverage inquiries and prescription claim problems.
• Communicate formulary guidelines and alternatives to customers and staff.
• Support Supervisor and Pharmacy Services Operations in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Phone skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED + Pharmacy Technician training/certification/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.