Pharmacy Advocate Technician

Ascension Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pharmacy Tech to join the Retail Pharmacy team at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This role supports the Pharmacist by preparing medications and managing distribution and inventory to ensure timely patient delivery.

You will also liaise with patients and providers, assist with discharge services like Meds2Beds, and help optimize pharmacy workflows in a day-shift/PRN schedule.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy tech credentials required prior to hire or transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or an Associate/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience.
• Certified pharmacy technician credentials obtained prior to hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hazardous and non-hazardous medications for patient delivery under supervision.
• Manage and optimize pharmacy logistics including automated dispensing systems and inventory.
• Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support to the Pharmacist.
• Triages calls and communicates with patients, providers, and the care team to coordinate care.
• Support Meds2Beds Discharge Service and home delivery programs to improve turnaround times.

Skills

Pharmacy tech duties

Medication logistics

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's or technical degree

4 years of relevant experience

Tools

PTCB credential

Florida Board of Pharmacy credential

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jacksonville, FL

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

• Department: Retail Pharmacy

• Schedule: Day shift | PRN

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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:

• 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.

• 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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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