Technician Pharmacy Advocate Senior

Ascension Health; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform advanced duties, support pharmacists with clinical data, and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives. The role includes auditing, regulatory compliance, and billing responsibilities, with emphasis on LTC and Medicare D adjudication.

The position requires relevant licensure and education, with experience in automation technology and cross-training across multiple pharmacy settings.

Qualifications

• Auditing and quality assurance sign-off with barcode scanning.
• Regulatory standards compliance oversight, and LTC/Medicare D billing responsibilities.
• Support and troubleshooting for automation technologies used in pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Auditing, quality assurance sign off with barcode scanning.
• Regulatory standards compliance oversight and inventory management.
• Involvement with IV workflow, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, and robotics.

Skills

Auditing

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Automation tech support

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of applicable experience

Tools

Barcode scanning

Pyxis automation

Automated dispensing cabinets

IV workflow equipment

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Performs advanced pharmacy technician duties and participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Acquires clinical data to support Pharmacists. Coordinates 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.
• Serves as a resource for automation technology, training & involvement with IV workflow, carousels, Pyxis, automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshooting, compounding, and robotics.
• Provides advanced cross-training for dedicated buyers, staff, operating room satellite, and retail.
• 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.
• 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) (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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Min Salary: 21.98

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