Sr Technician-Pharmacy Advoc, Registry

Healthcare Ascension; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative healthcare organization that values your skills as a Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will perform advanced pharmacy technician duties, support pharmacists with clinical data, and coordinate special projects. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on quality assurance and compliance, while also utilizing cutting-edge automation technology. This position offers the opportunity to grow within one of the largest health systems in Illinois, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and community well-being. Embrace a fulfilling career path that allows you to thrive and make a difference.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required.
• 2 years cumulative experience or Associate's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced pharmacy technician duties and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate special projects and manage inventory and drug shortages.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Quality Assurance

Automated Dispensing Systems

Clinical Data Acquisition

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Pyxis

Barcode Scanning

Robotics

Job description

Details Department: Pharmacy Services Schedule: Registry, rotating shift, weekend availability Hospital: Ascension St Joseph Medical Center Location: Joliet, IL 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 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. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Perform advanced pharmacy technician duties and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives. Acquire clinical data to support Pharmacists. Coordinate special projects. Responsible for auditing, quality assurance sign off with barcode scanning, controlled substance oversight, and billing including, Long Term Care (LTC) billing and Medicare D claim adjudication. Serve as a resource for automation technology, training & involvement with IV workflow, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting, compounding, and robotics. Provide advanced cross-training for dedicated buyers, staff, operating room satellite, and retail. 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. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation 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. Additional Preferences CPhT required, prior hospital experience preferred Why Join Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran 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. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electornic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more inforamtion. E-Verify
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation 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.
Perform advanced pharmacy technician duties and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives. Acquire clinical data to support Pharmacists. Coordinate special projects. Responsible for auditing, quality assurance sign off with barcode scanning, controlled substance oversight, and billing including, Long Term Care (LTC) billing and Medicare D claim adjudication. Serve as a resource for automation technology, training & involvement with IV workflow, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting, compounding, and robotics. Provide advanced cross-training for dedicated buyers, staff, operating room satellite, and retail. 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.