Remote Pharmacy Technician Advocate: Patient Access & Support

Ascension; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician for remote work with supporting location in Nashville, TN. The role involves day shift, full-time hours Monday–Friday within Ascension Pharmacy Services.

The position supports medications preparation, inventory, and patient education, plus potential immunization duties where permitted by state law. Licensure as a pharmacy tech is required, and state licensure in the supported state is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credential from the National Healthcare 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.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear processes and PAP as a pharmacy technician.
• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system; prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals.
• 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 monitor regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician for remote work with supporting location in Nashville, TN. The role involves day shift, full-time hours Monday–Friday within Ascension Pharmacy Services.

The position supports medications preparation, inventory, and patient education, plus potential immunization duties where permitted by state law. Licensure as a pharmacy tech is required, and state licensure in the supported state is preferred.