Supervisor Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor to oversee daily operations in Austin, TX. You’ll schedule and assign work for pharmacy technicians and may perform their duties, while leading process improvements and ensuring regulatory compliance across departments.

In this role, you’ll hire, train, and evaluate staff, collaborate with physicians and external partners, and drive adherence to federal, state and Board of Pharmacy rules.

Qualifications

• Credential(s) required: Pharmacy Tech credentialed from NHA or PTCB prior to hire/date.
• Education requirements: HS diploma/equivalent with experience or an associate/technical degree with experience; or 5 years related experience.
• Experience leading or supervising pharmacy operations and technician teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work for pharmacy technicians and may perform their duties.
• Oversees process improvement activities.
• Liaises between department, hospital departments, physicians and external customers on pharmacy operations.
• Collaborates to ensure procedures meet regulatory rules and standards.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Associate's or Technical degree in pharmacy or related field

High School diploma with 2 years experience

5 years cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX

• Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Schedules and assigns daily work assignments for pharmacy technicians and may perform the duties of a pharmacy technician.

• Oversees process improvement activities.

• Acts as liaison between department, other hospital departments, physicians and external customers in matters relating to pharmacy operations.

• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure that procedures and policies comply with organizational, federal, state and Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• One or more of the following:

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed 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.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Minimum of 5+ years of retail/mail-order pharmacy experience is required.

• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising pharmacy operations and technician teams is highly preferred.

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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