Lead Pharmacy Technician Advocate

• Location: Remote
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
• Coordinates and oversees daily shift operations and pharmacy technician activities under the direction of pharmacists and pharmacy management, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews work to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, provides technical and functional guidance, and assists with resolving scheduling and operational issues.
• Supports staff hiring, training, direction, development, and performance evaluation by providing input and guidance to pharmacy management.
• Participates in departmental problem-solving initiatives and specialty projects, completing additional tasks as assigned by pharmacy management.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following:
• Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Health career 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 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.
• 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

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.

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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.

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