Pharmacy Technician

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing dev.

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.

The role supports bedside medication delivery, ensures accurate order entry, verifies insurance coverage, and assists with inventory and dispensing operations under pharmacist supervision. You will be a direct liaison among patients, nurses, and care teams, resolving insurance barriers and providing clear, empathetic service while contributing to safe, efficient pharmacy workflows in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate Patient Recovery & Discharge: Facilitate bedside prescription delivery ("Meds-to-Beds") for transitioning inpatients, ensuring patients receive vital medications before heading home to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.
• Maintain Precision Order Processing: Accurately enter prescription details, verify insurance coverage, handle co-pay assistance programs, and safely package medications under direct pharmacist supervision to eliminate care delays.
• Optimize Operations & Inventory: Efficiently manage pharmacy inventory, restock automated dispensing systems, and streamline point-of-sale operations to keep clinic workflows running safely and continuously.
• Serve as a Compassionate Care Partner: Serve as a direct liaison between patients, nurses, and clinical care teams, resolving insurance barriers and delivering clear, empathetic customer service at every touchpoint.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Facility: Ascension St. John's Medical Center
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Full-Time, Days, Rotating 8am-5pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Accelerate Patient Recovery & Discharge: Facilitate seamless bedside prescription delivery ("Meds-to-Beds") for transitioning inpatients, ensuring patients receive vital medications before heading home to prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.
• Maintain Precision Order Processing: Accurately enter prescription details, verify insurance coverage, handle co-pay assistance programs, and safely package medications under direct pharmacist supervision to eliminate care delays.
• Optimize Operations & Inventory: Efficiently manage pharmacy inventory, restock automated dispensing systems, and streamline point-of-sale operations to keep clinic workflows running safely and continuously.
• Serve as a Compassionate Care Partner: Serve as a direct liaison between patients, nurses, and clinical care teams, resolving insurance barriers and delivering clear, empathetic customer service at every touchpoint.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of 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.

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

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.