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Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Ascension Health

Remote · USFull-time$19.47–36.18/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.47–36.18/hr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board CredentialNational Healthcareer Association CredentialState Licensure

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician Advocate works remotely for Ascension Health, performing medication history, procurement, inventory management, supporting nuclear pharmacy services, and managing patient assistance programs while coordinating with patients, providers, and internal teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication HistoryProcurementInventory ManagementNuclear Pharmacy SupportPatient Assistance ProgramsSpecialty Medication ManagementPrior AuthorizationsFinancial Assistance CoordinationPatient CoordinationProvider CoordinationVirtual Platform NavigationGrant Management

Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board CredentialNational Healthcareer Association CredentialState LicensureHigh School Diploma Equivalency1+ Year PAP Grant Experience1+ Year PA PBM FA Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Remote

  • Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Perform medication history, procurement, and inventory management; support nuclear pharmacy services and Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.

  • Manage specialty medications via prior authorizations and financial assistance coordination (PAPs, copay cards, and grants).

  • Coordinate effectively with patients, health-care providers, and internal teams.

  • Navigate multiple virtual platforms and on-line systems.

  • Manage grant and foundation-related tasks.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • 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. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed. Must possess all state and local qualifications.

  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must possess all state and local qualifications. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

  • 1+ year experience of high-level of PAP, Grant and Foundation experience required.

  • 1+ year experience of high-level PA, PBM, FA experience required.

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.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 19.47

Max Salary 36.18

How this job compares

Set against the 13,818 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.47–36.18/hr
  • Missouri median$17–27/hr228 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,926 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.83/hr, is 22% above the Missouri median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the top quarter of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Missouri.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 306 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Missouri and 13,818 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,674 postings).
Education
198 of the 13,818 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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