Job Family: Medical and Clinical
Type: Full time
Date Posted: Nov 30, 2023
Reference: JR96923
Description
Manager Pharmacy Tech
Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and in office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.
The Manager Pharmacy Tech is responsible for managing the pharmacy technicians. Responds to calls from provider/physician offices, pharmacies and members. Oversees the entering and processing of pharmacy overrides into the system based on approved guidelines and approvals from Clinical Pharmacists and/or Medical Directors.
How You Will Make an Impact
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Responds to calls from physicians, pharmacies and members on a timely basis.
Enters overrides into the system.
Follows guidelines to make decisions on approvals and/or denials on drug products that are not in formulary plans.
Performs special projects.
Hires, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates the performance of direct reports.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy operations, managed care, hospitals and/or retail environments and lead or management experience within a Pharmacy Services call center and experience processing prior authorizations and coverage determinations and experience in appeals/grievances; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current State Pharmacy Tech required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) required.
BA/BS in a related field preferred.
Prior authorization experience
Previous pharmacy management experience preferred
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.comfor assistance.