Pharmacy Technician Billing Specialist - TLT/SDA

Pharmacy Technician Billing Specialist - TLT/SDA

Salary

$29.96 - $37.97 Hourly

Location

Various Locations throughout King County, WA

Job Type

Term-Ltd

Job Number

2026SMD27478

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Jail Health Services

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

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Summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Term-Limited Temporary or Special Duty Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Billing Specialist) to join its team within the Jail Health Services Pharmacy Department. This position combines traditional pharmacy technician responsibilities with specialized pharmacy billing and reimbursement functions. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician Billing Specialist supports medication distribution, prescription processing, patient profile maintenance, insurance billing, prior authorizations, and claims management activities.

The incumbent serves as a liaison between pharmacy operations and reimbursement processes, helping ensure timely access to medications, accurate billing, and compliance with applicable federal, state, county, and departmental regulations. This position collaborates with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nursing staff, project managers, and insurance representatives to support both patient care and pharmacy operations within a correctional healthcare setting.

This TLT position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to work across multiple pharmacy locations while gaining experience in correctional health, pharmacy operations, medication access, and pharmacy billing.

Background

Jail Health Services (JHS) provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails - King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes. Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million.

The purpose of JHS is to assure that high-quality health and human services are available to the incarcerated population in the King County adult correctional facilities: the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent. The JHS vision is Opening doors to healthier, happier lives, and the mission is to assess and stabilize serious health problems for the detained population of the King County Correctional Facility and the Maleng Regional Justice Center with a focus on transition from jail.

Staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, JHS provides a broad range of health care to all individuals booked into the jails. For patients with serious mental health or medical conditions, special housing units (psychiatric and infirmary) along with a higher level of services and medical monitoring are provided. Since the patient population varies both in numbers as well as in acuity of health conditions, staffing is adapted and flexed to meet the constantly changing needs of the population.

JHS staff manage the complex health needs of underserved populations, many of whom come to the facility without access to care in the community and with decompensated acute and chronic health conditions.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 2 years (with the possibility of extension). However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long-term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

The typical schedule work hours will vary between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm depending on the location and shift. The various work schedules dependent on the project needs. Holidays and weekends may be included and may work outside these days/hours to meet operational needs. This is a non-exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Remote and Onsite Work

This position will work in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is at the Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104. The employee may work on-site and/or telecommute based on our business needs. Other site locations are:

• King County Correctional Facility located at 500 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
• Maleng Regional Justice Center located at 620 W James St, Kent, WA 98032
• Eastgate Public Health Center located at 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007
• Downtown Public Health Center located at 2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Job Duties

Pharmacy Operations

• Assist pharmacists in processing medication orders, preparing prescriptions, and maintaining accurate patient medication profiles.
• Enter and update prescription, insurance, and billing information in pharmacy information systems while ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately interpret prescription information, including medication names, strengths, dosage forms, directions for use, and generic equivalents.
• Support medication dispensing workflows in accordance with pharmacy policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain pharmacy records and documentation related to medication dispensing activities.

Billing and Reimbursement

• Process, submit, monitor, and reconcile pharmacy claims to third-party insurance carriers to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage details.
• Enter and update insurance and billing information in pharmacy information systems.
• Review billing records, remittance information, and claim payments to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate adjudication and payment posting.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve denied or rejected claims; identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve claim acceptance rates.
• Maintain records related to claim adjustments, rebilling activities, and reimbursement actions following medication dispensing or administration.

Medication Access and Prior Authorization

• Coordinate medication access activities, including obtaining insurance information, submitting and tracking prior authorization requests, and communicating with healthcare providers regarding coverage requirements.
• Research formulary alternatives and coverage restrictions to support continuity of patient care.
• Work with pharmacists and providers to identify covered therapeutic alternatives when insurance barriers arise.

Correctional Healthcare Support

• Collaborate with nursing and healthcare staff to support medication continuity-of-care activities related to patient release and re-entry into the community.
• Support pharmacy initiatives designed to improve medication access, adherence, and patient outcomes within the correctional healthcare environment.

Quality and Compliance

• Participate in quality improvement projects related to pharmacy operations, medication access, billing accuracy, and reimbursement processes.
• Assist with audits involving pharmacy records, billing documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain competency in pharmacy technician practices, billing procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable federal and state regulations, pharmacy laws, Public Health policies, and departmental procedures.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Washington State Board of Pharmacy Technician License at time of hire.
• Must pass DAJD Clearance and Public Health Background Check.
• Knowledge of drug names, strength, dosage forms, generic equivalents, and storage requirements.
• Knowledge of the legal requirements of a Pharmacy Technician.
• Knowledge of pharmacy practices and procedures.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy insurance, and medical terminology.
• Basic mathematics calculation skills.
• Organization skills and analytical skills to resolve billing issues.
• Time management skills.
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills.
• Skill in working in a team environment.
• Skill in data entry and personal computers. Proficiency in Pharmacy Management Systems (PMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare, retail, pharmacy, billing or similar fields.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Prior work experience in pharmacy billing.
• Prior work experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prior experience working with an electronic health record system.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure (PTCB).
• Experience working in a correctional or other locked facility.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all qualified applicants.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

(Please note: Cover letters, resumes, and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Contact

If you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Additional Information

Public Health - Jail Health Services follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

• Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or,
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

Additionally, PREA standards require that the department consider any incidents of sexual harassment involving an inmate or detainee in determining whether or not to hire or promote anyone.

The above is in compliance with PREA and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 115, Subpart A, Section 115.17, Hiring and Promotion Decisions.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

Do you possess a current valid Washington State Board of Pharmacy Technician License?

• Yes
• No

02

If you do not have a Washington State Board of Pharmacy Technician License, do you plan to obtain prior to hire? Please type yes if you have a plan. If you already have a Pharmacy Technician License, then please type HAVE. If you do not have a Pharmacy Technician License and do not plan to get one, please type N/A.

03

Please select the option below that best describes the number of years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, billing or similar fields.

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 to 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.

04

Please briefly describe your experience in healthcare, pharmacy, billing or similar fields. Also describe the duties you performed and where you acquired this experience. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.

05

Do you have a current valid BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED certification? (Finalist will need to provide proof of this certification prior to hire).

• Yes
• No

06

Have you used an electronic health records system?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please describe what systems you have experience using. If you dont have experience using electronic health records systems, please type N/A.

08

Have you ever been subject to review, challenges, and/or disciplinary action, formal or informal, by an ethics committee, licensing board, medical disciplinary board or related professional association?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been involved, as a health service provider, in a malpractice claim or suit?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have knowledge of any action pending before any licensing board(s) which could affect your license or ability to practice?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you worked in a correctional or other locked facility?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you a current Career Service King County employee who has passed their initial probationary period? (This will only be used in determining if a candidate is eligible for a Special Duty Assignment should they be made a final offer)

• Yes
• No

13

Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

14

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/