Pharmacy Technician Advocate at Ascension

Burleson, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

30.15

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prior Authorization, Insurance Claim Adjudication, Patient Outreach, Medication Adherence, Customer Service, Medicare Part D, Cold Calling, Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacy Operations, Patient Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Remote Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday Salary: $21.63 - $30.15 (per hour) What You Will Do Serve as a liaison between patients, pharmacists, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to ensure timely access to medications. Coordinate prior authorizations and assist with resolving insurance and medication access barriers and other tasks. Support medication adherence efforts through patient outreach, follow-up, and education. Provide high-quality customer service by addressing patient inquiries and resolving prescription-related issues in a timely manner. Maintain accurate documentation and work efficiently in a fast-paced remote environment while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards. What You Will 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 Active and in good standing: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA. (Required) 5+ years of retail pharmacy experience, preferably in a retail, mail-order, or health plan setting. (ex: CVS, Walgreens, Optum, etc) (Required) Proficiency in insurance claim adjudication, including troubleshooting and prior authorization processing. (Required) Experience with cold calling patients regarding medication need. (Required) Strong understanding of Medicare Part D and medication adherence quality measures. (Required) Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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 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. 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. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, and insurance companies to ensure timely medication access and resolve insurance barriers. Supports medication adherence through patient outreach, education, and high-quality customer service.