Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced

Ascension • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced performs specialized pharmacy technician duties in Pediatric In-Patient Pharmacy Services at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. Work may include hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear pharmacy, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) services. The position supports medication access, pharmacy operations, patient education, and communication among the pharmacy, patients, health professionals, and external resources. The schedule is rotating and full-time.

Requirements

• Hold one or more of the following credentials before the hire date or job transfer date: Registered Pharmacy Technician credentialed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, or Pharmacy Technician credentialed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: high school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience; an associate's degree or technical degree; or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear pharmacy, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) work.
• Refill and maintain the automated dispensing system.
• Prepare orders, maintain inventory, and repackage bulk medications.
• Receive and store incoming supplies.
• Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and health professionals by providing necessary information.
• Communicate with external resources, including retail pharmacies, provider offices, and data exchanges.
• Identify and assist with patient medication access, including benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
• Assist pharmacists in preparing patient education materials.
• May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
• May serve as a pharmacist extender, including Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities.
• May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and manage and optimize inventory and drug shortages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED