Senior Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals

Speciality: Pharmacy Infusion

Schedule: Day Shift Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm and Saturday - Sunday 9am - 5pm l Full-time

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

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 97,000+ 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

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

• Lead Sterile Compounding Excellence: Execute advanced hazardous drug compounding and IV admixtures in a clean room environment, ensuring every life-saving dose meets rigorous safety and quality standards.
• Drive Clinical Safety & Compliance: Oversee pharmacy automation technology, robotics, and controlled substance protocols to safeguard patient safety and maintain flawless regulatory integrity.
• Optimize Care Continuity: Act as a critical liaison between physicians, nurses, and patients to coordinate smooth therapy delivery and ensure a seamless transition of care.
• Empower Team Performance: Provide advanced cross-training and mentorship to staff in specialized areas like the operating room and retail satellites, fostering a culture of continuous professional growth.
• Manage Therapeutic Resources: Master complex pharmaceutical calculations and inventory optimization to prevent drug shortages and ensure medication is ready exactly when the patient needs it.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• 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.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Current Professional Credentials: Active Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy and national CPhT certification.
• Sterile Environment Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in sterile IV compounding and hazardous drug preparation within a clean room setting.
• Advanced Technical Literacy: Demonstrated proficiency in managing pharmacy automation, including IV workflow systems, carousels, and automated dispensing cabinets.

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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