Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization Tech
Trinity Health~$25–$80/hrtypicalMercy Health West Michigan Hospital Campus - Muskegon, MiFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night- Get certified after hire
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Michigan post a median of $23.58 an hour, the middle half $21.91–$26.24, across 19 jobs that state their pay. Pharmacy technicians employed in Michigan earn a median of $21.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Trinity Health here: Service Employees International Union Healthcare at Muskegon, MI (200 workers, contract to 31 Dec 2026); National Association of Government Employees/International Association of EMTs & Paramedics Local-R7-103 at Muskegon, MI (100 workers, contract to 30 Nov 2026). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Mercy Health Partners-1500 E Sherman BLVD-MH-MI in Muskegon reported 101 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,169,125 hours worked: 4.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 4 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Michigan requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician license, from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs).
- Training: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, or a passed GED. A one-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking is also required.
- National certification: A passing result on a technician exam is required: the PTCB or NHA certification exam, or another board-approved national exam or employer-based training program exam (Mich. Admin. Code R 338.3651a).
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About the job
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description
Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician – Full Time, 40 Hours, Day Shift
Great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician 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 completing, resolving, and appealing prior authorization requests; supporting medication access for patients; conducting insurance benefit investigations; and communicating with providers, clinic staff, and patients regarding authorization outcomes and next steps. 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.
- Experience with prior authorizations, insurance billing, specialty pharmacy, or ambulatory pharmacy workflows 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.
From Trinity Health's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is a health system with 88 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) hospitals, 98 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) continuing care locations and 134,000 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) colleagues serving communities across 23 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) states. Source: Trinity Health, About Us
Based in Livonia, MIHires in 17 statesPay on its listings: 28.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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