Pharmacy Technician

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for the Retail Pharmacy department in Pensacola, FL. The role covers day, full-time schedule with responsibilities spanning compounding, inventory, and care coordination.

Minimum requirements include PTCB or Florida Board credentials, and HS diploma with 2 years' experience (or AA/Tech degree, or 4 years related experience). Hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PTCB credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or Florida Board of Pharmacy registration required.
• Education: HS diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience, or AA/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex compounding operations including nuclear and hazardous drug prep.
• Manage bulk medication inventory, shortages and automated dispensing systems.
• Coordinate care across patients, providers and external pharmacies to optimize outcomes.
• Secure medication access via benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial aid programs.
• Support immunization and patient education to enhance clinical team effectiveness.

Education

PTCB credentialed pharmacy technician

Florida Board of Pharmacy registration

HS diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

AA/Technical degree or 4 years job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Hospital

• Department: Retail Pharmacy

• Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Execute complex compounding operations, including nuclear pharmacy procedures and hazardous drug preparations, to maintain high-quality patient safety standards.

• Manage bulk medication inventory, drug shortages and automated dispensing systems to ensure seamless pharmacy operations and continuous medication availability.

• Coordinate care across patients, healthcare providers and external pharmacies to optimize therapeutic outcomes and service delivery.

• Secure critical medication access through benefit investigations, prior authorization management and financial assistance programs.

• Support advanced care models, patient education and immunization administration to enhance overall clinical team effectiveness.

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.

Additional Preferences:

• Hospital experience.

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) (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.

Min Salary: 19.47

Max Salary 27.14