Pharmacy Technician

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Retail Pharmacy team for day, full-time coverage in Pensacola, FL. The role includes supporting pharmacists with compounding, inventory, and patient assistance activities to ensure smooth medication access and patient care.

Required qualifications include a Florida-registered or PTCB-certified technician, a high school diploma or equivalent, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Hazardous drug handling experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with patient education and immunization processes.
• Familiarity with medication safety and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Performed specialized duties including hazardous drug compounding, nuclear pharmacy tasks, and Patient Assistance Program management.
• Maintained automated dispensing systems, managed bulk medication inventory, and resolved drug shortages.
• Acted as a liaison between patients, health-care providers, and external pharmacies to coordinate care.
• Secured patient medication access through benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance.
• Assisted pharmacists with patient education, immunization administration, and advanced care model responsibilities.

Skills

Hazardous drug handling

Automated dispensing systems

Patient education support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of job-specific experience

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Hospital
• Department: Retail Pharmacy
• Schedule: Day | Full-time

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

• Performed specialized duties including hazardous drug compounding, nuclear pharmacy tasks, and Patient Assistance Program management.
• Maintained automated dispensing systems, managed bulk medication inventory, and resolved drug shortages.
• Acted as a liaison between patients, health-care providers, and external pharmacies to coordinate care.
• Secured patient medication access through benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance.
• Assisted pharmacists with patient education, immunization administration, and advanced care model responsibilities.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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