Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Location: Remote • Department: Ascension Pharmacy Services • Supporting Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Experience supporting Patient Assistance Programs (PAP), medication access, benefit investigations, and specialty prior authorizations. Knowledge of patient assistance resources, eligibility requirements, application processing, and foundation funding. Communicates with patients, pharmacists, prescribers, specialty pharmacies, and external assistance organizations to resolve medication access barriers. Maintains accurate patient records, verifies supporting documentation, and follows applicable privacy, regulatory, and program requirements. Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills to manage assistance applications, track approvals, and coordinate patient cases independently in a remote environment.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration Required: One or more of the following:
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcare Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• 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, 340B experience required.
  • State Licensure in the Supported State.

Schedule

Day shift | Full-time Monday-Friday