Pharmacy Advocate Technician

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to perform essential technical tasks for the Pharmacist and to help manage inventory and dispensing systems.

This role involves coordinating with the care team, triaging calls, and ensuring timely medication delivery. The ideal candidate will have Florida Pharmacy Technician credentials, a high school diploma or equivalent with some experience, and the ability to work a day shift or PRN.

Qualifications

• Minimum credential as Florida-registered Pharmacy Technician
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or related degree/experience
• Associate's/Technical degree or 4+ years relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform essential technical services for the Pharmacist, including preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous medications for patient delivery.
• Manage and optimize pharmacy logistics, including maintaining automated dispensing systems, preparing orders, and maintaining inventory.
• Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical assistance to support the Pharmacist.
• Serve as primary liaison by triaging calls and communicating with patients, pharmacy staff, and health professionals.
• Support Meds2Beds Discharge Service and home delivery programs to improve medication turnaround times.

Skills

Technical services

Inventory management

Communication

Distributive pharmacy services

Education

Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Florida Board of Pharmacy

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
• Department: Retail Pharmacy
• Schedule: Day shift | PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
• Department: Retail Pharmacy
• Schedule: Day shift | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Perform essential technical services for the Pharmacist, including the accurate preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous medications for patient delivery.
• Manage and optimize pharmacy logistics, including maintaining automated dispensing systems, preparing orders, and ensuring an efficient, accurate inventory of supplies.
• Support the care team by providing key distributive pharmacy services and technical assistance for the Pharmacist.
• Serve as a primary communication liaison by triaging incoming calls and relaying essential information between the pharmacy, patients, and other health professionals to facilitate coordinated care.
• Facilitate the Meds2Beds Discharge Service and home delivery programs, maintaining a direct liaison between providers and patients to improve medication turnaround times.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Florida Board of Pharmacy 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 OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.

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.