Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician- Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Ascension Health
Elk Grove Village, IL
About the Job
Details
+ Sign-on bonus: $7,000.00
+ Department: Pharmacy
+ Schedule: Full Time, Days
+ Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers
+ Location: Elk Grove, Illinois
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
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in pharmacy services. Additionally, serve as a subject
matter expert and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.
+ Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
+ Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties as associates they lead.
+ Assign, monitor and review progress of work.
+ Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures.
+ May resolve scheduling issues.
+ Oversee daily activities of the pharmacy technicians under the direction of the pharmacists andmanagement.
+ Assist with specialty projects and tasks as assigned by Pharmacy management.
+ Participate in problem solving within the department.
+ Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained 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 with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
The Patient Assistance Coordinator Pharmacy Technician assists ambulatory pharmacists in the management of chronic disease states medications. Works under pharmacist’s supervision.
Activities include:
Completes prior authorizations by reviewing patient charts.
Troubleshoots and resolves billing rejections, and helps patient understand their insurance
coverage.
Facilitates financial assistance by screening patients for eligibility and obtaining supporting
documentation.
Provides ongoing support to referred patients for clinic services.
Documents patient interactions on multiple computer platforms, such as the EMR and shared Excel files.
Assists in the training of new employees.
May assist in the selection of technical staff.
May have opportunity to collaborate with prescribers in outpatient clinics.
Position carries responsibility for
other members of the healthcare team.
This individual will often coordinate his/her work to meet the everchanging needs of the department/hospital.
Requirements Include:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required
+ Successful completion of pharmacy technician certification exam
+ Current State of Illinois pharmacy technician license in good standing
+ Minimum of 1 years of retail pharmacy technician experience
+ Excellent data entry skills
+ Excellent customer service
+ Excellent communication skills, involving inbound and/or outbound phone customer service
+ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
+ Ability to be flexible with the schedule and willing to adapt to changes
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Previous work in retail or hospital pharmacy setting
Ability to use various instruments and operate equipment that may be necessary to perform job
duties
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 134,000 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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
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.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
+ Sign-on bonus: $7,000.00
+ Department: Pharmacy
+ Schedule: Full Time, Days
+ Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers
+ Location: Elk Grove, Illinois
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
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in pharmacy services. Additionally, serve as a subject
matter expert and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.
+ Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
+ Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties as associates they lead.
+ Assign, monitor and review progress of work.
+ Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures.
+ May resolve scheduling issues.
+ Oversee daily activities of the pharmacy technicians under the direction of the pharmacists andmanagement.
+ Assist with specialty projects and tasks as assigned by Pharmacy management.
+ Participate in problem solving within the department.
+ Provide input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulationobtained 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 with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
The Patient Assistance Coordinator Pharmacy Technician assists ambulatory pharmacists in the management of chronic disease states medications. Works under pharmacist’s supervision.
Activities include:
Completes prior authorizations by reviewing patient charts.
Troubleshoots and resolves billing rejections, and helps patient understand their insurance
coverage.
Facilitates financial assistance by screening patients for eligibility and obtaining supporting
documentation.
Provides ongoing support to referred patients for clinic services.
Documents patient interactions on multiple computer platforms, such as the EMR and shared Excel files.
Assists in the training of new employees.
May assist in the selection of technical staff.
May have opportunity to collaborate with prescribers in outpatient clinics.
Position carries responsibility for
other members of the healthcare team.
This individual will often coordinate his/her work to meet the everchanging needs of the department/hospital.
Requirements Include:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required
+ Successful completion of pharmacy technician certification exam
+ Current State of Illinois pharmacy technician license in good standing
+ Minimum of 1 years of retail pharmacy technician experience
+ Excellent data entry skills
+ Excellent customer service
+ Excellent communication skills, involving inbound and/or outbound phone customer service
+ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing
+ Ability to be flexible with the schedule and willing to adapt to changes
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Previous work in retail or hospital pharmacy setting
Ability to use various instruments and operate equipment that may be necessary to perform job
duties
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 134,000 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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
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.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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.
E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.
E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)
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