Pharmacy Tech/ MID

The US Oncology Network•Bensalem Township, PA

About The Position

Alliance Cancer Specialists is seeking a Physician Dispensing Assistant / MID Tech to support medication dispensing and patient care in an oncology practice. The role maintains accurate patient and prescription records, uses pharmacy management systems to screen for drug interactions, processes prescriptions and insurance claims, submits prior authorizations, and helps patients access financial assistance for high-cost oral medications. It also supports ordering, receiving, verifying, and tracking medications; prepares and labels prescriptions for physician or pharmacist review; documents patient interactions; and assists with refill, adherence, and persistence monitoring. The employee follows infection-control procedures and applicable safety policies and regulations. This is described as an entry-level position. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; retail pharmacy experience is preferred, and pharmacy technician certification is recommended unless required by state law. The work involves regular direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances and chemotherapeutic agents. Physical demands include extended sitting or standing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, reading measurements, and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented, with problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extended sitting or standing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, reading measurements, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate, unless required by state law.
Up-to-date professional and industry knowledge and commitment to continuing education.
Adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage shifting priorities and ambiguity.
Sound judgment and ability to make timely, cost-effective decisions, including under uncertainty.
Commitment to quality and improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate patient records, including demographics, medications, disease states, allergies, insurance, and prescription information.
Use the pharmacy management system to screen for drug interactions.
Process prescriptions and bill insurance for payment.
Submit prior authorizations.
Assist patients with applying for manufacturer or foundation financial assistance for high-cost oral medications.
Serve as a resource to other staff on dispensing oral drugs.
Help order cost-effective drugs from vendors.
Receive, verify, and process drug orders.
Assist with drug recalls and returns of expired or non-utilized drugs.
Prepare and label prescriptions and ensure a physician or pharmacist checks them for accuracy.
Ensure prescriptions and paperwork are signed off by a physician or pharmacist.
Obtain the patient’s or representative’s signature for medications dispensed.
File and store prescription hardcopies and maintain daily reports.
Document patient interactions in the EHR.
Track and report monthly inventory in the pharmacy management system.
Assist with patient monitoring, including prescription refills, adherence, and persistence.
Interact with patients about dispensing, financial assistance, and follow-up.
Maintain MID safety by following infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations.