Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced

Ascension•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves executing specialized pharmacy services, including sterile compounding and managing the Patient Assistance Program, to ensure patients receive complex and critical therapies. The technician will advocate for patient medication access by securing prior authorizations and identifying financial assistance, aiming to eliminate financial barriers to care. Additionally, they will optimize inventory and supply logistics by maintaining automated dispensing systems and managing stock to ensure efficient and uninterrupted medication availability. The position also requires coordinating patient care by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and external healthcare professionals, ensuring clear and complete communication regarding prescriptions. The technician will support the Pharmacist and care team by providing essential technical services and monitoring compliance standards to ensure high-quality, safe, and legal pharmacy operations.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Execute specialized pharmacy services, including sterile compounding and managing the Patient Assistance Program, to ensure patients receive complex and critical therapies.
Advocate for patient medication access by securing prior authorizations and identifying financial assistance, eliminating financial barriers to care.
Optimize inventory and supply logistics by maintaining automated dispensing systems and managing stock to ensure efficient and uninterrupted medication availability.
Coordinate patient care by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and external healthcare professionals, ensuring clear and complete communication regarding prescriptions.
Support the Pharmacist and care team by providing essential technical services and monitoring compliance standards to ensure high-quality, safe, and legal pharmacy operations.