Pharmacy Advocate Technician

About the role

Location: Pensacola, FL | Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola Hospital | Department: Pharmacy Services | Schedule: Rotating | Full-time

Responsibilities

• Perform essential technical services for the Pharmacist, including the accurate preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous medications for patient delivery.
• Manage and optimize pharmacy logistics, including maintaining automated dispensing systems, preparing orders, and ensuring an efficient, accurate inventory of supplies.
• Support the care team by providing key distributive pharmacy services and technical assistance for the Pharmacist.
• Serve as a primary communication liaison by triaging incoming calls and relaying essential information between the pharmacy, patients, and other health professionals to facilitate coordinated care.
• Facilitate the Meds2Beds Discharge Service and home delivery programs, maintaining a direct liaison between providers and patients to improve medication turnaround times.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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