Certified Pharmacy Tech II - Dana Cancer Center - 499785
About The Position
The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in processing and obtaining prior authorizations for clinic prescriptions triaging to UTMC Outpatient Pharmacies for dispensing in a manner that promotes high quality, cost effective, professional standards of patient care. This position assists the pharmacist in promoting, maintaining, and facilitating quality pharmacy services in compliance with laws set forth by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. They collaborate and communicate with patients, caregivers, health care professionals and the public to enhance the patient experience. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must hold current and unrestricted registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Technician.
- Technician certification required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent.
- Requires 2 years’ experience.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and courteously with other health care professionals, patients and members of the University community.
- Knowledge of metric system, along with names, strength and dosage forms of medications, and common medical abbreviations.
- Experience in outpatient or retail pharmacy service
- Strong computer skills required.
- Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management skills.
- Knowledge of third party insurance billing.
- Provide excellent customer service and present a positive public image.
- Must be able to withstand pressure due to work volume, interruptions, pace, job variety with an expected degree of accuracy.
- Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable.
- Ability to hear (with or without aides).
- Ability to orally communicate.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk constantly.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and kneel occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience completing prior authorizations for specialty medications, both electronically and via paper submission
- Familiarity with navigating insurance requirements, benefits verification, and appeals process
- Prior work experience with oncology medications, including oral oncolytics, supportive care agents, and specialty infusion products
- Understanding of FDA indications, REMS programs, and common payer restrictions associated with oncology therapies
- Experience coordinating with specialty pharmacies, manufacturers, and patient assistance programs
Responsibilities
- assisting the pharmacist in processing and obtaining prior authorizations for clinic prescriptions triaging to UTMC Outpatient Pharmacies
- promoting, maintaining, and facilitating quality pharmacy services in compliance with laws set forth by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
- collaborate and communicate with patients, caregivers, health care professionals and the public to enhance the patient experience
- completes other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
