Retail Pharmacy Technician

The US Oncology Network • Merrifield, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer Care, is seeking a Full Time Retail Pharmacy Tech for our Cancer Center in Fairfax. Pharmacy Technician certification and experience with patient assistance programs and/or foundation assistance is preferred.
This is a Monday - Friday position, we offer paid holidays, and GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Profit Sharing Plan.
Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, the retail pharmacy technician is responsible for receiving, filling, and prescription requests. The retail pharmacy technician plays a significant role in the coordination of patient access to care and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years experience in a pharmacy.
• Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification Required.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and electronically
• Delivering patient care in a timely manner
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Maintain attention to detail in all matters pertaining to patient care
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficient at simple math

Nice To Haves

• experience with patient assistance programs and/or foundation assistance

Responsibilities

• Intercepts and accurately processes chemotherapy prescriptions in and prepares orders for delivery via FedEx or courier
• Accurately enters patients into electronic software system and updates/maintains records as needed
• Investigates opportunities for pharmaceutical company-based patient assistance and/or foundation assistance to ensure access to unaffordable medications
• Appropriately and thoroughly communicates with Prior Authorization specialist and other team members to help facilitate affordable access to chemotherapy medications
• Properly handles insurance denials, unique circumstances, and stipulations
• Completes cash register transactions and processes End-of-Day paperwork
• Contacts patients and/or caregivers to determine supply needs, establish refill schedules and schedule FedEx deliveries as indicated
• Confirms FedEx delivery signatures after delivery and/or troubleshoots failed deliveries
• Provides a superior patient customer service experience at all times
• Communicates clearly and effectively both in person, via email and phone to a variety of audiences including patients, patient care providers, physicians, pharmacists, and staff
• Documents all pertinent patient communications and involves the pharmacist as needed
• Places daily drug orders and controls inventory by only ordering as needed
• Performs monthly drug inventory and maintains a record for the Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy
• Maintains organized prescription records according to state and federal laws
• Assists with audits as needed
• Ensures that all pharmacy areas are cleaned regularly per company policy
• Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices and policies
• Complies with state and federal laws

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing Plan
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees