Team Lead, Prior Authorization (Pharmacy Operations) | Onsite - Pittsburgh

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 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 s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)