Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Remote role supporting Austin, TX, within Ascension Pharmacy Services. You will perform specialized duties including hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and PAP, and you will refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.

You will liaise between pharmacy, patients and health professionals, assist with benefit investigations and prior authorizations, support immunization efforts where allowed, and help ensure inventory

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician licensure/certification from NHA or PTCB obtained prior to hire
• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of related experience
• Preferred: PAP, Grant and Foundation experience (1+ year)
• State licensure in the supported state

Responsibilities

• Performs hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear procedures and PAP
• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system; prepares orders; maintains inventory; stores supplies
• Acts as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals; communicates with external resources
• Assists with patient medication access including benefit investigation and prior authorization
• Assists pharmacist in preparing patient education materials
• May immunize per state laws; may serve as pharmacist extender; monitors regulatory standards and drug shortages

Skills

Hazardous drug handling

Medication history

Patient communication

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable experience

Tools

Automated dispensing system

Inventory management

Job description

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

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