Technician Pharmacy Advocate Advanced

Ascension; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals in Derby, KS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for part-time daytime hours in the Retail Pharmacy department. You will assist pharmacists with hazardous drug handling, medication histories, and specialized compounding tasks, while supporting inventory and automated dispensing processes.

You will liaise with patients and health professionals, help with benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance, and may administer immunizations where

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Registered Pharmacy Tech OR Pharmacy Intern credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Credentialed from NHAs within 6 months of hire date or from PTCB within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and PAP as a pharmacy technician.
• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications.

Skills

Hazardous drug handling

Medication history

Communication with patients

Pharmacy technician duties

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

Tools

Automated dispensing system

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Derby, KS


• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals


• Department: Retail Pharmacy


• Schedule: Part time l Day #NextGenHealthcare 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

• Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.


• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications. Receives and stores incoming supplies.


• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicates with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.


• 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 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.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  
  
  
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Registered Pharmacy Tech OR Pharmacy Intern credentialed from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  
  
  • One or more of the following:
    
    
    
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    
    
    • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan


• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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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