Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced

<h3>Your future role at a glance</h3><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Jacksonville, FL</li><li><strong>Facility:</strong> Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital</li><li><strong>Department: </strong>Inpatient Pharmacy</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Rotating shift | Full-time</li></ul><p>#LI-TO1</p> <h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role</h3><ul><li>Execute specialized pharmacy services, including sterile compounding and managing the Patient Assistance Program, to ensure patients receive complex and critical therapies.</li><li>Advocate for patient medication access by securing prior authorizations and identifying financial assistance, eliminating financial barriers to care.</li><li>Optimize inventory and supply logistics by maintaining automated dispensing systems and managing stock to ensure efficient and uninterrupted medication availability.</li><li>Coordinate patient care by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy, patients, and external healthcare professionals, ensuring clear and complete communication regarding prescriptions.</li><li>Support the Pharmacist and care team by providing essential technical services and monitoring compliance standards to ensure high-quality, safe, and legal pharmacy operations.<br> </li></ul><h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need</h3><p><strong>Licensure / Certification / Registration:</strong></p><ul><li>Required Credential(s):<ul><li>One or more of the following:<ul><li>Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Florida Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.</li><li>Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><h3>Benefits that help you thrive</h3><div> <ul style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <li><b>Comprehensive health coverage:</b> medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</li> <li><b>Financial security & retirement:</b> employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </li> <li><b>Time to recharge:</b> pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li> <li><b>Career growth:</b> Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</li> <li><b>Emotional well-being:</b> Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</li> <li><b>Family support:</b> parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</li> <li><b>Other benefits:</b> optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</li> </ul> </div><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3><p>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.</p> <p><b>Equal employment opportunity employer</b></p> <p>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. 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