Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Pediatric In-Patient Pharmacy Services team in Pensacola, FL. The role includes hazardous drug compounding, medication history, PAP support, and operating the automated dispensing system.

You will liaise with pharmacists, patients, and health professionals to ensure timely medication access, handle benefit investigations, and assist with patient education materials.

Qualifications

• Florida pharmacy tech registration or PTCB certification before hire date.
• HS diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience, or an associate/technical degree.
• 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and PAP support as a pharmacy technician.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing system; prepare orders; maintain inventory and repackaging of bulk meds; receive and store supplies.
• Serve as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals; communicate with outside resources.
• Identify and assist with patient medication access including benefit investigation and prior authorizations.
• Assist Pharmacist in preparing patient education materials; immunizations may be given where permitted by state law.
• May monitor regulatory compliance and participate in inventory and drug shortage management.

Skills

Hazardous drug handling

Inventory management

Patient communication

Immunization administration

Education

Florida Board of Pharmacy tech registration

PTCB certification

Tools

Automated dispensing system

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
• Department: Pediatric In-Patient Pharmacy Services
• Schedule: Rotating | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
• Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications. Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicates with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
• Identifies and assists with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
• Assists Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.
• May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
• May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities. May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration
  Required Credential(s): One or more of the following: Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Florida Board of Pharmacy 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 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.

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.

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