Pharmacy Technician: Prior Authorization Specialist

trinityhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Pharmacy Solutions - Grand Rapids is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a centralized prior authorization clinic in West Michigan. You will resolve and appeal prior authorization claims and assist ambulatory pharmacy clinics as needed.

Under supervision of a Pharmacist, you will prepare and distribute medications, maintain drug inventory and patient records, and provide courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff. Day shift; no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal pharmacy technician training preferred.
• Licensed Michigan LPhT and nationally certified CPhT.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy work experience; outpatient experience preferred.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams under a pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and distribute medication orders per physician/pharmacist request.
• Handle third party adjudication and insurance processing.
• Maintain patient records and logs; ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations (days' supply, weight-based dosing).
• Assist in training and evaluating pharmacy students or residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Pharmacy experience

Billing experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician training

Tools

Epic

Job description

Trinity Health Pharmacy Solutions - Grand Rapids is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a centralized prior authorization clinic in West Michigan. You will resolve and appeal prior authorization claims and assist ambulatory pharmacy clinics as needed.

Under supervision of a Pharmacist, you will prepare and distribute medications, maintain drug inventory and patient records, and provide courteous service to patients, visitors, and staff. Day shift; no weekends or holidays.