Pharmacy Technician - UM

Inland Empire Health Plans; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State of the art fitness center

Medical Insurance

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account

CalPERS retirement

Paid life insurance

Pet care insurance

Job summary

Inland Empire Health Plans is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Utilization Management (RxUM) to join their dedicated team. Under supervision, you will conduct technical and clinical reviews of medication authorization requests.

This bilingual position requires proficiency in English and Spanish, with a commitment to quality standards. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance, dental, vision, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a pharmacy.
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in California required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Review utilization management authorization requests with a medication component.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Typing speed

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license (California)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you can expect!

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Pharmacy Utilization Management (RxUM), the Pharmacy Technician - Utilization Management (RxUM) is responsible for the technical/clinical review of the utilization management authorization request with a medication component.

Applicable to Bilingual job code only - This is a Bilingual (English/Spanish) position. The Team Member in this role must take a language proficiency assessment and must receive a passing score.

Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

• Competitive salary
• State of the art fitness center on-site
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
• CalPERS retirement
• 457(b) option with a contribution match
• Paid life insurance for employees
• Pet care insurance

Education & Requirements

• One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a pharmacy required
• Experience in a pharmacy benefit management setting preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered Pharmacy Technician license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy required
• Applicable to Bilingual job code only - Bilingual (English/Spanish) - written and verbal skills required

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge in pharmaceutical terminology is required
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication required
• Typing speed of 40 corrected words per minute (CWPM) required
• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel skills preferred)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Display the ability to adapt and perform duties efficiently whenever unexpected changes arise
• Highly motivated and a self-starter
• Detail-oriented
• Works well in a fast-paced environment