Pharmacy Tech

OneOncology•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Oncology Specialists is seeking a talented and highly-motivated Pharmacy Technician/Oral Dispensing Tech to assist physicians in the daily operations of preparing and dispensing oral medications. The Dispensing Tech will adhere to all state and local laws and regulations during the preparation and dispensing processes. This role involves functioning independently in the day-to-day operations of dispensing oral medications, understanding community pharmacy practices, and utilizing an electronic pharmacy system (QS/1 NRx). Responsibilities include ordering and stocking oral oncolytics and supportive medications, managing new patients, updating insurance plans, processing prescriptions for payment, reconciling claims, and maintaining adequate supplies. The role also requires obtaining prior authorizations, assisting patients with financial assistance programs, providing medication instructions, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with specialty pharmacies.

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.

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

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.
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.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with specialty pharmacies as required.
Performs other related work as required.