Pharmacy Coordinator - Community Oncology and Infusion

Fairview Health Services • Edina, MN

99d

About The Position

Are you an experienced pharmacy technician interested in building your knowledge of specialized medications, complex compounding and third party regulations and billing guidelines? This position works directly with pharmacy patients, medical and nursing staff to manage complex medication needs. This includes: building and maintaining professional relationships with providers, patients, families, insurers, other units, and staff, coordinating workflow, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, anticipating business needs to assist in the growth and success of the business, inventory control and complex compounding and distribution of pharmaceuticals, IV solutions and documentation as ordered by prescribers. Chemotherapy/IV room experience is ideal for this position! Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements as applicable by location and/or business need. Use Epic functionality of compounding/repackaging for anticipatory compounded. Handle complex drug inventories for clinics. Complex compounding including complex cancer treatments, home infusion pumps, investigational drugs, and serial dilutions for cytotoxic desensitization. Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner. Assist in resolving any billing issues, obtaining prior authorization for medications as needed, verifying eligibility and escalating as appropriate. Under the direction of the pharmacist, utilize the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements. Sterile compounding of specialty medications for a variety of disease states including cancer treatment. Compounding includes hazardous medications. Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients, cancer clinic, and/or infusion center if applicable. May include other clinical areas as requested (ex: Fairview Home Infusion). Data collection, reporting, process improvement and maintenance of patient education materials. Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, segregated compounding area, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements. If applicable, utilize Epic functionality of compounding/repackaging for anticipatory compounds. Maintaining inventory and records for free drug program inventory. Maintaining inventory and records for treatments/supply obtained through our retail sites, when required by payer. Maintain REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) trainings and certifications specific to the site: Tysabri, Lemtrada, bispecifics, etc.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience in a pharmacy setting.
• At least 1 year of chemotherapy/IV room experience.
• Registered Technician with Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or healthcare.
• One year of pharmacy technician experience working in a Specialty or Hospital environment.
• Billing experience and understanding of the healthcare pharmacy system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with providers, patients, families, insurers, and staff.
• Coordinate workflow and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Anticipate business needs to assist in the growth and success of the business.
• Manage inventory control and complex compounding and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to specifications.
• Use Epic functionality for compounding/repackaging.
• Handle complex drug inventories for clinics.
• Perform complex compounding including cancer treatments and home infusion pumps.
• Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure accurate and safe medication delivery.
• Assist in resolving billing issues and obtaining prior authorization for medications.
• Prepare drug therapy and dispense medication under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Coordinate ordering and delivery of medications and supplies.
• Collect data, report, and maintain patient education materials.
• Maintain inventory and records for free drug program and treatments obtained through retail sites.
• Maintain REMS trainings and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement.
• Early access to earned wages.

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