Pharmacy Advocate Technician Advanced
Ascension
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Description
- Performs specialized duties such as hazardous drug compounding, medication history, nuclear, and Patient Assistance Program (PAP) as a pharmacy technician.
- Refills and maintains automated dispensing system. Prepares orders, maintains inventory, and repackages bulk medications. Receives and stores incoming supplies.
- Serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing necessary information. Communicates with external resources such as retail pharmacies, provider officers, and data exchanges.
- Identifies and assists with patient medication access including, benefit investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance.
- Assists Pharmacist in preparation of patient education materials.
- May give immunizations in accordance with state laws.
- May serve as pharmacist extender in situations such as Caregiver Model of the Future responsibilities. May monitor compliance with regulatory standards and be responsible for inventory and drug shortage management and optimization.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration- Required Credential(s):
- One or more of the following:
- Registered Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Florida Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- One or more of the following:
- 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.
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.
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About this role
Ascension's Pensacola pharmacy is seeking an Advanced Pharmacy Advocate Technician to handle specialized clinical and operational work that goes beyond standard dispensing. You'll manage hazardous drug compounding, medication histories, nuclear pharmacy tasks, and patient assistance programs while maintaining automated systems and inventory. The role requires you to be a bridge between patients, pharmacists, and healthcare providers—investigating insurance benefits, securing prior authorizations, helping patients access financial assistance, and communicating with external pharmacies and data exchanges to resolve medication access barriers.
This position blends technical pharmacy skills with patient advocacy. You'll prepare patient education materials alongside the pharmacist, may administer immunizations depending on state regulations, and could take on expanded responsibilities as a pharmacist extender. You'll also monitor regulatory compliance and manage drug shortages. The work is in-office and full-time in Pensacola, Florida.
You'll need either PTCB certification or Florida pharmacy technician licensure obtained before your hire date, plus a high school diploma and two years of pharmacy experience, an associate degree, or four years of relevant experience. If you're comfortable with complex compounding, patient communication, and the administrative side of medication access, this role offers variety beyond routine pharmacy tasks.
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