Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compounding, patient assistance programs, and access to medications.

You will help maintain inventory, operate automated dispensing systems, and coordinate care with patients and healthcare professionals. The role requires Florida tech registration, strong communication, and a commitment to compliant, safe pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or higher.
• Active Florida Pharmacy Technician license/registration preferred.
• Experience with sterile compounding and prior authorizations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute specialized pharmacy services, including sterile compounding and managing patient assistance programs.
• Advocate for patient medication access by securing prior authorizations and identifying financial assistance.
• Optimize inventory and supply logistics with automated dispensing systems.
• Coordinate patient care between pharmacy, patients, and external healthcare professionals.
• Support the pharmacist and care team ensuring compliance and safe operations.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Prior authorizations

Inventory management

Patient communication

Compliance standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of experience

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Pharmacy software

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital


• Department: Ascension Rx Specialty Pharmacy


• Schedule: Rotating shift | Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jacksonville, FL


• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital


• Department: Ascension Rx Specialty Pharmacy


• Schedule: Rotating shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Execute specialized pharmacy services, including sterile compounding and managing the Patient Assistance Program, to ensure patients receive complex and critical therapies.


• Advocate for patient medication access by securing prior authorizations and identifying financial assistance, eliminating financial barriers to care.


• Optimize inventory and supply logistics by maintaining automated dispensing systems and managing stock to ensure efficient and uninterrupted medication availability.


• Coordinate patient care by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and external healthcare professionals, ensuring clear and complete communication regarding prescriptions.


• Support the Pharmacist and care team by providing essential technical services and monitoring compliance standards to ensure high-quality, safe, and legal pharmacy operations.

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

• 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

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.

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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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