St. Luke's Health System

Pharmacy Technician – Clinic Based GLP-1 Medication Authorization

Overview

At St. Luke’s, our Pharmacy Technicians play a vital role in delivering outstanding, patient-focused care. We are committed to fostering an environment that values the unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives of our team members, enhancing the exceptional care we provide.

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a Medication Authorization Specialist to support our clinic-based GLP‑1 program in Meridian, Idaho. This role partners directly with providers and patients to ensure timely access to GLP‑1 therapies, helping patients navigate insurance requirements and medication access.

In this position, you will work closely with GLP‑1 patients, providers, and payers to remove barriers to care and support positive treatment outcomes in a clinic setting.

About the Role

This position supports patients receiving GLP‑1 therapies by managing prior authorizations, coordinating medication access, and providing direct support within the clinic. You will play a key role in ensuring patients can access and continue their treatment without delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate insurance prior authorizations for GLP‑1 medications under the pharmacy benefit
• Work directly with providers, clinic staff, and payers to resolve authorization barriers
• Support GLP‑1 patients by coordinating medication access and navigating insurance requirements
• Track,monitor, and follow up on pending authorizations to ensuretimelyapprovals
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation and ensure compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate with internal teams and dispensing pharmacies to support continuity of care

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative, clinic-based GLP‑1 program
• Collaborate within a supportive, multidisciplinary care team
• Help improve access and outcomes for patients on GLP‑1 therapies

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 Why You’ll Love This Role

• Monday to Friday,day shifts–No weekends or holidays! 
• Located in Meridian, Idaho
• Certification pay for PTCB Adv. Certification; and preceptor pay
• Work in a dynamic environment with other interdepartmental disciplines

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage patient and provider inquiries, escalating asappropriate.
• Support clinic and pharmacy staff through Microsoft Teams and other communication platforms.
• Assistwith appointment coordination, including rescheduling as needed.
• Support home delivery pharmacy operations by confirming patient and medication details for dispensing.

• Conduct technician-led patient visits under established protocols, documenting interactions accurately.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and care teams to support efficient and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in the ongoing development and refinement of thePharmaFittechnician role and workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Idaho Pharmacy Technician License
• Two (2) + years' experience 
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a clinic or patient access setting

Why St. Luke's

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.