Pharmacy Technician Advocate

Ascension Health; Miramar Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Development

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Destin, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Services team. You will provide distributive pharmacy services, maintain automated dispensing systems, and support pharmacists to ensure accurate medication preparation and patient care.

Ideal candidates have PTCB or Florida tech credentials, a HS diploma with experience or an Associate degree, and hospital experience. This full-time role offers a day shift and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification or Florida Board registered tech credential required prior to hire or transfer.
• HS diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience or Associate/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential distributive pharmacy services and technical support to Pharmacists, including pre-certification support and maintenance of automated dispensing systems.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds and repack bulk medications in compliance with safety standards.
• Manage departmental inventory by preparing orders, receiving and storing supplies to ensure readiness for patient needs.
• Act as liaison between pharmacy, patients, and healthcare providers; triage calls to ensure coordination across the hospital.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Destin, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

• Department: Pharmacy Services

• Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide essential distributive pharmacy services and technical support to Pharmacists (including pre-certification support). This includes the daily maintenance, refilling, and troubleshooting of automated dispensing systems.

• Perform high-accuracy preparation of both sterile and non-sterile compounds, along with the repackaging of bulk medications in strict accordance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Manage departmental inventory by preparing orders and accurately receiving and storing incoming supplies to ensure the pharmacy is always prepared for patient needs.

• Act as a professional liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and healthcare providers. You will triage incoming calls and provide the necessary information to ensure seamless coordination across the hospital.

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. Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• At least 1 year hospital experience

• Sterile compounding experience highly

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.

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Min Salary: 18.67

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