Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization Tech

Trinity Health MI; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking an Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician to join a centralized Prior Authorization Clinic across West Michigan. The role focuses on resolving prior authorization requests and ensuring patient access to medications.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week with a day shift, requiring a Michigan LPhT and national certification (CPhT) or eligibility within six months of hire; a high school diploma and at least one year of pharmacy experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.
• Licensed MI Pharmacy Technician (LPhT) and nationally certified (CPhT) or eligible within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmacy experience; experience in multiple healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support centralized Prior Authorization Clinic for Trinity Health Medical Group practices in West Michigan.
• Resolve and appeal prior authorization requests; assist with medication access for patients.
• Provide support to ambulatory pharmacy clinics as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in Michigan (LPhT)

Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or eligible within 6 months

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician – Full Time, 40 Hours, Day Shift

Great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Highlights

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan.


• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.


• Trinity Health is a partnership of hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals throughout West Michigan. We work together to strengthen the care in our communities while providing patients access to a broad network of specialists and advanced services.


• This position supports patients and providers across Trinity Health Medical Group practices located throughout the greater Grand Rapids area and along the Lakeshore.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will primarily support a centralized Prior Authorization Clinic serving Trinity Health Medical Group practices throughout West Michigan. Responsibilities include resolving and appealing prior authorization requests and supporting medication access for patients. The technician may also provide support to other ambulatory pharmacy clinics as needed.

What the Pharmacy Technician Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.


• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan (LPhT) and nationally certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), or eligible to obtain national certification within six months of hire with prior pharmacy technician experience.


• Minimum of one year of pharmacy work experience required; experience in multiple healthcare settings preferred.


• Previous experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.