Apply on Employer Site

Maryland Oncology Hematology · 2 months ago

Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Chicago Ridge, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $28/hr

Maryland Oncology Hematology is a healthcare provider specializing in the treatment of various cancers. They are seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to assist with in-office dispensing of oral drugs to oncology patients, manage patient records, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.

Health CareHospitalMedicalOncology

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate patient records, including demographics, current medication list, disease states list, allergy list, insurance information, and prescription information

Perform data entry, order processing, billing, and fulfillment within the pharmacy management system for prescriptions issued by oncology practice providers

Submit prior authorizations and manage them, perform non-judgmental tasks in coordination with clinical staff

Troubleshoot insurance claims in compliance with commercial and government payers’ standards and policies

Research and obtain copay assistance to minimize or eliminate patients' out-of-pocket prescription costs. Obtain patient financial assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs for high-cost specialty drugs

Communicate directly with providers and clinical staff to clarify prescription details as required

Manage drug inventory, including medication ordering, receipt of orders, invoices, and reporting drug shortages or recalls to pharmacist for escalation. Ensure that the most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors under guidance by a registered pharmacist

Assists with drug recalls and expired or non-utilized drug returns

Prepare and label prescriptions and ensure they are checked for accuracy by a physician or registered pharmacist. Ensure prescriptions and paperwork are signed off by a physician or pharmacist

Obtain patient or patient representative signatures on all medications being dispensed

Maintain and file daily reports. Manage daily and monthly reporting within the pharmacy management system

Maintain detailed and thorough workflow notes for all tasks performed

Maintain prescription records and proactively self-audit to identify potential errors and reduce PBM audit risk

Assist with patient monitoring activities, including follow up on prescription refills under request of providers or registered pharmacist

Interact with patients regarding prescription dispensing, financial assistance, and patient follow-up

Maintain safety of the medically integrated dispensing services by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations

Strictly abide by hazardous drug handling as outlined by OSHA and USP 800 rules and regulations

Independently performs required tasks in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations

Qualification

Certified Pharmacy TechnicianOncology experiencePharmacy calculationsState pharmacy technician licenseCustomer service skillsSound judgmentQuality commitmentCommunication skillsAdaptability