Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote


• Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services


• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday


• Supporting Location: Austin, TX

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.


• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications. Receives and stores incoming supplies.


• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicates with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.


• Identifies and assists with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.


• Assists Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.


• May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.


• May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities. May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  
  
  
  • One or more of the following:
    
    
    
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    
    
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    
    
  
  

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.

Additional Preferences:

• 1+ year experience of high-level of PAP, Grant and Foundation experience required.


• 1+ year experience of high-level PA, PBM, FA experience required.


• State Licensure in the Supported State.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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.

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.