Prior Authorization Specialist

Grace Health

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Battle Creek, MI Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Grace Health is currently seeking an individual that will obtain prior authorizations for patients and assist with the managed care process. We offer competitive wages based on experience and up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year! Other perks include no nights or weekend work.

$1,000 Sign-on bonus ($500 after successful completion of your probationary period and $500 after 6 months).

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • 401K match
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not be all inclusive.)

    1. Educates patients and staff about the process of medication prior authorizations.
    2. Processes medication prior authorization requests.
    3. Communicates with patients, Grace Health staff and other offices or health care agencies regarding medication prior authorization.
    4. Develops and maintains a tracking system for medication prior authorizations.
    5. Documents appropriate information in the medical record.
    6. Maintains current resources related to medication prior authorizations.
    7. May assist staff and patients with the managed care process.

    Requirements:

    1. High school Diploma or GED

    2. Completion of Medical Terminology

    3. Ambulatory and Pharmacy experience preferred

    4. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Preferred

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      About this role

      Summary

      Obtain prior authorizations, assist with managed care, document and communicate with patients and staff

      Job title

      Prior Authorization Specialist

      Experience level

      none

      Industry

      healthcare

      Location requirements

      Battle Creek, MI, on-site role

      Salary

      Not specified

      Management role

      No

      Skills & keywords

      Required skills

      medical terminology

      Preferred skills

      ambulatory experiencepharmacy experiencecertified clinical medical assistant

      Specializations

      medical terminologypharmacymanaged care
      Locations

      Structured locations inferred from the posting.

      Battle Creek, MI, USA

      On-site City