Pharmacy Technician Advocate

• *Your future role at a glance**
• *Location:** Remote
• *Department:** Ascension Pharmacy Services
• *Schedule:** Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday
• *Salary:** $21.63 - $30.15 (per hour)
• *Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity**

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

**Benefits that help you thrive**

• **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._

**How you'll make an impact in this role**

• Process new prescriptions accurately while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Verify benefits, adjudicate claims, and resolve insurance rejections efficiently.
• Support prior authorization requests by gathering clinical documentation and coordinating follow-up.
• Communicate with patients to provide prescription updates, clarify information, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with prescribers' offices to obtain clarifications, missing details, and PA documentation.

**What minimum requirements you'll need**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ One or more of the following required:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Must possess all state and local qualifications.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must possess all state and local qualifications. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

**What additional preferences we're seeking**

• 2+ years of Retail or Mail Order Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• Experience documenting interactions, findings, and interventions in accordance with workflow and policy standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively between pharmacies, patients, insurance plans, and healthcare providers.
• Strong understanding of productivity metrics, including data entry accuracy, adjudication efficiency, call center standards, and error-rate goals.

**_Equal employment opportunity employer_**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

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