Pharmacy Technician

OneOncology•Charlotte, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Oncology Specialists has been caring for patients in Catawba County since 1983, offering patients high quality, personalized healthcare close to their own home so patients and caregivers don’t have to travel far for excellent care. Our patients experience the convenience of in-clinic chemotherapy treatments, as well as the treatment and management of blood disorders. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. The Pharmacy Technician will provide assistance to the physicians in the daily operations of preparation and dispensing of oral medications between both locations. The Dispensing Tech will follow all state and local laws and rules and regulations while assisting in the preparation and/or dispensing processes. The role will also support as a chemo mixer as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer systems, information technology applications and database manipulation.
Knowledge and understanding of Community Pharmacy daily operations as they pertain to filling, processing, and/or dispensing of oral medications.
Knowledge and understanding of the practice of community based pharmacy.
Skill in written and verbal communication.
Skill in exercising judgment, initiative, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
Ability to work effectively with all departments, vendors, and consultants.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with specialty pharmacies as required.
Travel between locations.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required
Preferred experience with QS1 NRx but not required.
Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail or community pharmacy practice setting preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the physicians in the daily operations of preparation and dispensing of oral medications between both locations.
Follow all state and local laws and rules and regulations while assisting in the preparation and/or dispensing processes.
Support as a chemo mixer as needed.
Function independently with the day-to-day operations of dispensing of oral medications.
Have an understanding of community pharmacy with regards to the day-to-day filling of prescriptions through an electronic pharmacy system. i.e. QS/1 NRx.
Responsible for ordering, stocking of all of the oral oncolytics and supportive medications.
Responsible for adding new patients, updating patient’s insurance plan, processing Rxs for payment, reconciling claims.
Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment needed for the day-to-day operations of the Physician Dispensing Area.
Obtain prior authorizations for oral medications.
Assist patients with obtaining assistance.
Provide instruction regarding medications that are being dispensed.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Performs other related work as required.