Certified Pharmacy Technician Clinic

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Saint Thomas Heart West

Specialty: Cardiac

Schedule: Days | PRN

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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Patient Advocacy & Support: Act as the primary liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and external pharmacies to streamline communication and resolve care barriers.
• Access & Navigation: Lead benefit investigations and prior authorizations, securing patient access to essential medications through financial assistance and community resources.
• Inventory & Systems Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of our medications by managing automated dispensing systems, optimizing drug shortage strategies, and ensuring rigorous inventory accuracy.
• Collaborative Care: Partner closely with Pharmacists to develop educational materials and ensure all charges are coded and batched with precision to support seamless department operations.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.

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.

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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Responsibilities

• Patient Advocacy & Support: Act as the primary liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and external pharmacies to streamline communication and resolve care barriers.
• Access & Navigation: Lead benefit investigations and prior authorizations, securing patient access to essential medications through financial assistance and community resources.
• Inventory & Systems Excellence: Oversee the lifecycle of our medications by managing automated dispensing systems, optimizing drug shortage strategies, and ensuring rigorous inventory accuracy.
• Collaborative Care: Partner closely with Pharmacists to develop educational materials and ensure all charges are coded and batched with precision to support seamless department operations.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy students actively enrolled in a school of pharmacy are not required to have certification/registration.

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.