Pharmacy Technician, Medication Adherence

Ascension Healthcare; Oregon City (OR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking a remote Pharmacy Technician to support patients in medication adherence. This role involves communication with patients and health professionals, requiring a PTCB or NHA certification. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to transforming care and enhancing community well-being.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• PTCB or NHA Certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent OR 1 year of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of retail pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with medication adherence and fill barriers.
• Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patients, and health professionals.
• Perform tasks for virtual pharmacy services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience processing insurance claims

Ability to navigate multiple online platforms

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PTCB or NHA Certification

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Virtual Pharmacy

+ **Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm CST

+ **Location:** Remote

Credential needed: PTCB or NHA Certification

**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**

The remote Pharmacy Technician, Medication Adherence will perform activities or tasks to support the national Pharmacy team by assisting patients with barriers in filling their medications. This team currently serves the WI, TN and IN markets, with potential for expansion.

+ Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information.

+ Communicate with patients, staff, pharmacy, and health professionals by phone through high volume in-bound and out-bound calls.

+ Perform activities or tasks for virtual pharmacy services. Perform specialized areas as medicine history, buyer and other inventory related areas, nuclear, and PAP as a pharmacy technician

**Requirements**

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**

+ Strong communication skills

+ 2+ years of retail pharmacy technician experience

+ Experience processing insurance claims and assisting in medication adherence programs, highly preferred

+ Strong computer skills with ability to navigate multiple online platforms in a virtual environment

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

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.

**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/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

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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**E-Verify Statement**

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