Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Ascension Health; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 27,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Health seeks a pharmacy technician to support remote operations within Ascension Pharmacy Services. You will handle medication histories, procurement, and inventory management while supporting nuclear pharmacy services and patient assistance programs.

You will manage prior authorizations for specialty meds and coordinate with providers, payers, and internal teams. The role requires navigating multiple online systems and handling grant/foundation tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Professional licensure/certification required: PTCB or NHA credential prior to hire, and state/local licensure as applicable.
• Education equivalent acceptable per note: HS diploma equivalency or related experience allowed.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication history, procurement, and inventory management; support nuclear pharmacy services and PAP as a pharmacy technician.
• Manage specialty medications via prior authorizations and financial assistance coordination (PAPs, copay cards, and grants).
• Coordinate effectively with patients, health-care providers, and internal teams.
• Navigate multiple virtual platforms and on-line systems.
• Manage grant and foundation-related tasks.

Skills

PAP experience

Grant experience

Foundation experience

PA PBM FA experience

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote

• Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services

• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform medication history, procurement, and inventory management; support nuclear pharmacy services and Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.

• Manage specialty medications via prior authorizations and financial assistance coordination (PAPs, copay cards, and grants).

• Coordinate effectively with patients, health-care providers, and internal teams.

• Navigate multiple virtual platforms and on-line systems.

• Manage grant and foundation-related tasks.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Must possess all state and local qualifications.

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must possess all state and local qualifications. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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