Pharmacy Technician - PPB Team

OneOncology • Huntsville, AL

11d

About The Position

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options. Why Join Us? 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. Job Description: Job purpose The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician is to assist the pharmacist on the Parenteral Pharmacy Benefits (PPB) team with all aspects of the PPB program. Working conditions: This position works closely with the pharmacy department of a busy medical oncology/hematology clinic. This person generally only has contact with patients via phone. Physical requirements: This position requires that the employee be able to stand, sit or walk for up to eight hours a day. Must be able to look at a computer for eight hours a day. Direct reports This position is not a supervisory position. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable individuals who demonstrate the desire to lead and work together to best treat the patients we serve.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Alabama Technician license required.
• PTCB certification required.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in the oncology/hematology field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and EHR reporting.
• Requires a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• At least (2) years retail pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for determining if parenteral drugs can be processed under pharmacy benefits.
• Updating treatment plans for parenteral drugs that have been approved to fill through CCI Pharmacy.
• Contacting patients to explain parenteral drug coverage and dispensing through CCI Pharmacy.
• Ensuring prescriptions for patients receiving parenteral drugs at satellite locations are sent to that location prior to scheduled appointment time.
• Speaking with patients to determine if they can self-inject or need a scheduled appointment nurse administration
• Maximizing parenteral drugs to be included in the PPB program.
• Contacting patients who are self-injecting to ensure that they have properly administered the parenteral drug and document this in the treatment plan.
• Communicating with IV staff that they will be receiving approved parenteral drugs for patients approved through the PPB program.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees