Advanced Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient Services

Ascension Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Kansas as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a crucial role in patient care and pharmacy services. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to support pharmacists and interact with patients and healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for medication management, compounding, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With a commitment to community service and a supportive workplace, you will have the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a fulfilling healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from Kansas Board of Pharmacy required.
• Experience in pharmacy services and medication management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and support for the Pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory and assist with patient medication access.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Skills

Compounding

Medication History

Patient Assistance Programs

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

Details

+ Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

+ Schedule: Full-Time, Day and Evening shifts available. 8 hour shifts. Day shift start times between 6am-8am. Evening shift start times between 12pm-3pm. Weekend and Holiday rotations required. 4 shifts one week, 5 shifts the other week. 80 hours per pay period.

+ Hospital: Ascension Via Christi

+ Location: Wichita, KS.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Performs activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.
2. Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
3. Refill and maintain automated dispensing system. Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications. Receive and store incoming supplies.
4. Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicate with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
5. Identify and assist with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
6. Assist Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.
7. May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
8. 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.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Registered Pharmacy Tech OR Pharmacy Intern credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
2. One or more of the following:
1. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
2. Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

1. 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.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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