Senior Manager, Pharmacy Operations (Prior Authorization)

Company Overview: Blink Health is the fastest growing healthcare technology company that builds products to make prescriptions accessible and affordable to everybody. Our two primary products – BlinkRx and Quick Save – remove traditional roadblocks within the current prescription supply chain, resulting in better access to critical medications and improved health outcomes for patients. BlinkRx is the world’s first pharma-to-patient cloud that offers a digital concierge service for patients who are prescribed branded medications. Patients benefit from transparent low prices, free home delivery, and world-class support on this first-of-its-kind centralized platform. With BlinkRx, never again will a patient show up at the pharmacy only to discover that they can’t afford their medication, their doctor needs to fill out a form for them, or the pharmacy doesn’t have the medication in stock. We are a highly collaborative team of builders and operators who invent new ways of working in an industry that historically has resisted innovation. Join us! This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA (Robinson Township); candidates must reside locally or be willing to relocate. The Opportunity The Patient Services Operations team is at the forefront of the company mission to bring affordable prices and deliver the best experience for all of our patients. The Pharmacy Operations Manager leads prior authorization production within a fast-growing hub pharmacy. This position is a mid–senior level role for a hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguity, builds scalable processes, and develops high-performing hourly teams. You will own day-to-day execution and performance outcomes while partnering cross-functionally to evolve workflows, technology, and operating models as the business scales. Success in this role requires balancing tactical execution with strategic thinking—driving results today while building systems that work tomorrow. Responsibilities Leading with Operational Excellence Own end-to-end production performance for prior authorization workflows, ensuring consistent delivery against SLAs, turnaround time, quality, and productivity targets. Establish and evolve operating rhythms to manage volume variability, capacity planning, backlog health, and risk. Identify bottlenecks and failure points across people, process, and technology; drive pragmatic, scalable solutions. Building, Developing Scaling Talent Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing hourly workforce, including front-line specialists and team leads. Set clear performance expectations and coach employees through regular 1:1s, real-time feedback, and structured performance management. Use performance data and direct observation to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted coaching and training. Create an environment of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Build bench strength and leadership capability to support growth and operational resilience. Operating with Data Accountability Use data to drive staffing/scheduling, prioritization, and performance management. Own and continuously improve key operational metrics, including SLA attainment, cycle time, productivity, quality, rework, and attrition. Translate complex operational data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners. Partnering Cross-Functionally to Improve Systems Partner closely with Operations leadership to align production outcomes with broader company goals. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to improve workflows, tooling, automation, and system usability. Act as the voice of PA operations by documenting requirements, identifying impact, and validating solutions. Support pilots, launches, and change management efforts for new processes and technology. Thriving in a Startup Environment Roll up your sleeves to solve problems directly when needed, while also building repeatable systems. Navigate ambiguity, shifting prioritie ... (truncated, view full listing at source)