Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician manages oncology medication inventory, insurance approvals, and patient financial assistance while coordinating dispensing through the medically integrated dispensary. The role supports clinical and administrative functions and works closely with patients, providers, and third-party payers to help ensure timely access to treatment and appropriate documentation. The position includes reviewing prescribed oncology treatments using clinical sources and payer guidelines; obtaining and documenting insurance pre-authorizations; coordinating treatment documentation for billing and authorization processes; and helping patients understand financial assistance, copayments, and benefits. The technician also supports refill processes and pharmacy operations, including compounding, dispensing, and inventory management as needed. The role completes documentation and tasks required by the medically integrated dispensing accreditation body to support compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Florida Board of Pharmacy required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Strong understanding of oncology medications, chemotherapy protocols, and medically integrated dispensing practices.
- Knowledge of insurance processes, including prior authorizations, copay assistance, and reimbursement policies.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, pharmacy systems, and relevant compliance and accreditation standards, such as ACHC and USP.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
- Pharmacy technician experience in an oncology or specialty pharmacy setting.
- Experience with insurance verification, prior authorizations, and patient financial assistance programs.
Responsibilities
- Review prescribed oncology treatments using clinical sources, such as NCCN, pathology, and laboratory results, and payer guidelines.
- Obtain and document insurance pre-authorizations for new and existing patients in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinate and upload treatment documentation to support billing and prior authorization processes.
- Communicate with patients and insurers about financial assistance, copayments, and benefit details.
- Assess insurance benefits and patient responsibility, and recommend buy-and-bill or white-bagging strategies.
- Schedule and conduct financial counseling, and enroll patients in aid, charity, or compassionate use programs.
- Apply for and track compassionate use and replacement drug shipments from manufacturers.
- Collect required signatures on financial forms, including AOBs, treatment estimates, and assistance applications.
- Support prescription refill processes and collaborate with providers on medication needs.
- Assist with pharmacy operations, including compounding, dispensing, and inventory management as needed.
- Complete documentation and tasks required by the medically integrated dispensing accreditation body to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
