Ascension·Kokomo, Indiana
The Pharmacy Advocate Technician provides distributive pharmacy services and technical support to pharmacists. Responsibilities include maintaining automated dispensing systems, managing inventory, and serving as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and healthcare professionals.
Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems. Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department. Repackage bulk medications. Receive and store incoming supplies. Serve as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professional by providing information as necessary. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: In Training Pharmacy Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensed Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Indiana Board Of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Pharmacy Intern obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following preferred: Licensed Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience,if applicable.
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 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.
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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.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, or possess one year of applicable job-specific experience. Additionally, applicants must have or be eligible for Indiana Pharmacy Technician licensure or certification.
Market context
Indiana pharmacy openings often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed pharmacists who can step into patient-facing, compliance-heavy work with limited ramp-up. These roles are competitive when they ask for a PharmD, an active unrestricted license, and experience in managed care or MTM, especially if bilingual English-Spanish communication is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to managed care and MTM experience.