Pharmacy Technician

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security and retirement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ascension is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Panama City, FL. In this full-time role, you will provide essential pharmacy services, manage inventory, and support pharmacists by preparing patient education materials.

Our ideal candidate holds a Pharmacy Tech credential and has at least 2 years of experience. This is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment, emphasizing growth and connection in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech credential from PTCB or Florida Board of Pharmacy required.
• 2 years cumulative experience or 4 years applicable job experience.
• Experience in intravenous compounding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support.
• Perform specialized duties such as compounding and inventory management.
• Communicate with pharmacists and health professionals.

Skills

Specialized pharmacy duties

Hazardous drug compounding

Communication with health professionals

Medication access assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical degree

Job description

Overview

Your future role at a glance. Location: Panama City, FL. Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. Department: Pharmacy Services. Schedule: Rotating shift | Full-time | Rotating weekends.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Role impact

How you’ll make an impact in this role: Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the Pharmacist. Perform activities or tasks in specialty pharmacy services.

• Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing system. Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications. Receive and store incoming supplies.
• Serve as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicate with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
• Identify and assist with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
• Assist 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Intravenous compounding room experience.

Additional Information

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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