Pharmacy Technician I

Anticipated End Date:

2026-01-17

Position Title:

Pharmacy Technician I

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technician I

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. The ideal candidate should live near one of the following PulsePoints: Lake Mary - Florida, Harvey - Louisiana or Garden Grove - California.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy is now part of CarelonRx (formerly IngenioRx), and a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. Together, CarelonRx and BioPlus offer consumers and providers an unparalleled level of service that’s easy and focused on whole health. Through our distinct clinical expertise, digital capabilities, and broad access to specialty medications across a wide range of conditions, we deliver an elevated experience, affordability, and personalized support throughout the consumer’s treatment journey.

Schedule: This position will work 5 days per week on 8-hour shifts. Candidate should have availability from Monday through Friday within the operational hours of 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (EST). Additional hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required based on operational needs.

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for the interpretation and data entry of basic prescriptions, prior authorization processing, and troubleshooting adjudication issues.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies member information and inputs data for the pharmacists.

• Educates members on pharmacy based rules related to prescriptions and medication resources or assistance programs.

• Processes prior authorization requests from physicians offices and ensures compliance with Medicare requirements; informs relevant parties of all prior authorization determinations.

• Provides resolution to grievances and appeals issues.

• Responds to inquiries from physicians, sales team, and members related to formulary and prescription benefits.

• Generates reports relating to rebates, physician utilization, Beers Criteria, Reliance members, and other ad hoc reports.

• Maintains record keeping of prior authorizations, rebates, and monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 year of pharmacy experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Current State Pharmacy Tech.

• Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Two years of pharmacy experience is strongly preferred.

• Previous experience working in specialty pharmacies is highly preferred.

• Experience in a call center environment is preferred.

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is preferred.

For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $19.46 to $29.19.

Location(s): California.

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting