Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate (Short Term Employment)

Blue Shield of CA; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate for the Prior Authorization team. The role focuses on resolving outpatient pharmacy benefit inquiries, including prescription claim issues, and communicating formulary guidelines and alternatives.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED plus CA State Board approved Technician training/certification and at least 3 years of pharmacy-related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and completion of CA State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training, certification, or degree program.
• Requires 3 years of pharmacy related experience.
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills with active listening.

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.
• Collaborate with the Pharmacy Services Operations team to maintain efficient and accurate service.

Skills

Pharmacy communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CA State Board approved Pharmacy Technician training/certification

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.