Retail Pharmacy Technician- Oncology

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate patient records including patient demographics, current medication list, disease states list, allergy list, insurance information, and prescription information.
• Utilizes pharmacy management system to screen for drug interactions.
• Processes prescription and bills insurance for payment.
• SUBMIT PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS
• Assists with applying for patient financial assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs for high dollar oral drugs.
• Acts as a resource for other staff on dispensing oral drugs.
• Affords to order and ensure that the most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors.
• Receives, verifies, and processes drug orders.
• Affords to drug recalls and expired or non-utilized drug returns.
• Prepares and labels prescriptions and ensures they are checked for accuracy by physician or pharmacist.
• Affords to prescriptions and paperwork being signed off on by physician or pharmacist.
• Obtains patient or patient representative signature on all medications being dispensed.
• Filings and stores prescription hardcopies.
• Maintains and files daily reports.
• Documents all patient interactions in the EHR.
• Tracks and reports monthly inventory in pharmacy management system.
• Affords to patient monitoring activities including prescription refills, prescription adherence, and prescription persistence.
• Interacts with patients regarding prescription dispensing, financial assistance, and patient follow-up.
• Maintains safety of the MID by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality by consistently showing up on time and maintaining dependable attendance to support team operations and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level position with Experience in a retail pharmacy setting preferred.
• Certified Technician certificate recommended, unless required by state law.