The Opportunity

The Patient Services Operations team is at the forefront of Blink’s mission to bring affordable prices and deliver the best experience for our patients. As a Supervisor, Pharmacy Operations (Prior Authorization), you will play a critical role in ensuring the day-to-day execution of prior authorization workflows within a fast-growing hub pharmacy environment.

This is a hands-on management role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume operations and enjoys working closely with front-line teams. You will directly supervise hourly specialists, manage daily production performance, and ensure SLAs, quality standards, and productivity goals are consistently met.

Success in this role requires strong execution, attention to detail, and a commitment to team development. You’ll monitor queue health, coach employees using performance data, address workflow issues in real time, and escalate risks appropriately. You will also support the rollout of new processes and tools, helping your team adapt effectively as the business evolves.

This is an opportunity to build strong foundational leadership skills, develop high-performing teams, and make a direct impact on patient outcomes through operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Executing Daily Production Operations

• Own the success of the end-to-end prior authorization journey in order to provide an exceptional provider experience and meet program SLAs
• Monitor queue volumes throughout the day and reallocate work as needed to maintain productivity, across all prior authorization functions
• Perform quality checks and ensure team adherence to established processes and compliance standards
• Address workflow errors or issues as they arise and partner with leadership when escalation is needed
• Step into production during high-volume periods or coverage gaps
• Cultivate a positive and collaborative work environment and culture
• Perform other job duties, as assigned

Direct Team Supervision

• Supervise a team of hourly prior authorization specialists, on-site and virtually in other location(s)
• Set clear daily performance expectations aligned to established productivity and quality targets
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings focused on performance, development, and engagement
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback based on observed performance and metrics
• Support corrective action processes when expectations are not met
• Assist with hiring, onboarding and training new team members
• Maintain accurate timecard, attendance, and documentation records
• Operate with a tech-forward mindset, leveraging systems, dashboards, and data to drive performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making
• Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe and compliant manner that is consistent with corporate policies as well as applicable state and federal laws 

Managing Performance Through Data

• Review daily and weekly performance reports to track productivity, SLA attainment, and quality.
• Use data to guide coaching conversations and prioritization decisions.
• Flag trends, risks, or recurring issues to Pharmacy Operations leadership.
• Ensure team metrics are updated and communicated clearly.

Supporting Process & System Changes

• Champion adoption of new technologies, operational changes, tools or policy updates,  ensuring  prior authorization specialists are trained, supported, and aligned during rollouts.
• Provide feedback from the frontline to leadership regarding system challenges or training needs.
• Participate in testing or rollout support for operational changes.

What success looks like in the role:

• Daily production goals and SLAs are consistently met.
• Team members clearly understand expectations and improve performance over time.
• Attendance, quality, and productivity issues are addressed promptly.
• Workflow disruptions are minimized through proactive daily management.
• The team demonstrates strong process adherence and accountability.

Minimum 5 years of management and/or supervisory experience in a fast paced metrics driven environment with accountability to performance KPIs and service-level goals
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Technical aptitude and ability to learn new software
Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to coach agents
Ability to adapt to changing processes, technologies and workloads
Comfortable managing daily production targets, SLAs, and quality standards
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and effectively navigate ambiguity to drive results
High school diploma or equivalent

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans that fit your needs
401(k) retirement plan
Daily snack stipend for onsite marketplace
Pre-tax transit benefits and free onsite parking
Free Shuttle service