Senior Advanced Pharmacy Tech

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Tuition partnership with Wichita State

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Vocé)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Pharmacy Home Infusion team in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on day shift responsibilities across full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules, supporting IV compounding, medication access, and inventory management.

Qualified candidates must hold Kansas Board of Pharmacy credentials with either PTCB or NHA certification. Education options include a high school diploma with experience or an associate/technical degree, plus

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Kansas Board of Pharmacy credential required.
• One or more of the following: PTCB or NHA credential before hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead home infusion specialized medication preparation by performing IV medication compounding.
• Optimize medication access by conducting benefit investigations and navigating financial assistance programs.
• Drive clinical safety by maintaining and managing drug inventory to prevent shortages.
• Support integrated care by liaising between the pharmacy, patients, and external providers.
• Enhance patient wellness through preparation of educational materials.

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
• Department: Pharmacy Home Infusion
• Schedule: Day shift l Full-time/Part-time/PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals
• Department: Pharmacy Home Infusion
• Schedule: Day shift l Full-time/Part-time/PRN

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead home infusion specialized medication preparation by performing IV medication compounding to ensure patients receive precise, life-saving treatments.
• Optimize medication access by conducting benefit investigations and navigating financial assistance programs to remove barriers to patient care.
• Drive clinical safety by expertly maintaining and managing drug inventory to prevent shortages and ensure medication availability.
• Support integrated care by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and external providers to facilitate the seamless exchange of critical health information.
• Enhance patient wellness through the preparation of educational materials.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• 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.
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to 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.

Work Experience

• Active Pharmacy Technician Certification: A current, nationally recognized certification is mandatory for this specialized infusion role.
• Valid State Licensure: You must hold a valid Pharmacy Technician license in good standing to perform distributive pharmacy services.

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: 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.

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