Admixture Technician

OneOncology; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Cancer Network is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to fill prescriptions at our Los Angeles clinics affiliated with OneOncology. You will provide professional customer service and verify insurance eligibility for prescriptions written to the in-office dispensary (IOD).

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, dispensing medications at clinics, entering and scanning documents into the EMR, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in pharmacy or related fields.
• California Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and equipment.
• Compounding/ad-mixture experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient with EMR systems and GE Centricity for billing.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance eligibility for prescriptions written to the IOD.
• Obtains authorizations for prescriptions written to IOD.
• Communicates with clinic staff and Direct supervisor on status.
• Dispenses medication at clinics.
• Enters/uploads/scans documents into the EMR.
• Supports departmental performance objectives.
• Interacts with other departments to resolve problems.
• Prepare medication and dispense; thorough follow-up with associates.
• Measure dosage per prescription orders and maintain professional etiquette.
• Provide pleasant and professional customer service to all customers.
• Monitor storage and inventory of medications and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

GE Centricity

EMR Systems

Job description

The mission of The Los Angeles Cancer Network is to provide unparalleled care to each patient that comes through our doors. We offer individualized treatment using the most recent and relevant proven advances in cancer care, curated with deliberation and compassion. LACN is committed to educating and supporting our patients and their families through every step of the way. We deliver a unique approach for every patient to ensure they receive treatment best suited to their condition, age, and other important factors. We do this by participating in important clinical research, encouraging screenings for early detection, and providing innovative treatment. We are proud to be at the forefront of cancer research through our partnership with OneOncology.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for prescription filling for the Los Angeles Cancer Network(OneOncology affiliated medical practice). This role provides patients with professional customer service in filling their prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Verifies insurance eligibility for patients and any of their prescriptions written to the In-Office-Dispensary (IOD).
• Obtains all necessary authorizations for prescriptions written to IOD.
• Communicates with clinic staff and Direct supervisor on the status of all prescriptions written to the IOD.
• Dispenses medication at clinics.
• Enters, uploads or scans documents, test results, authorizations, incoming faxes and various items into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Responsible for supporting departmental performance objectives.
• Responsible for interacting with other departments to assist with member problems or questions and act as facilitator to resolve them.
• Prepare medication and dispense to patients Responsible for thorough follow-up and completion of all tasks with associates, patients, or provider inquiries.
• Measure dosage of medications, according to prescription orders Process prescriptions using computer software Responsible for utilizing courteous phone protocol and etiquette at all times and maintaining a professional image.
• Responsible for providing a pleasant and professional customer service experience to all external and internal customers.
• Monitor storage and inventory of medications and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills.
• Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively.
• Ability to collaborate, set priorities, and organize work to meet.
• deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.

Qualifications

Previous experience in pharmacy or other related fields 2+ years of experience in a pharmacy or In-Office-Dispensary Minimum Education: Valid California Pharmacy Technician License Knowledge of various Pharmacy dispensing systems and equipment Compounding/ad-mixture experience preferred Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail Strong organizational skills Proficient with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems Proficient in medical office billing software, such as GE Centricity.

Compensation

The pay range is from $30.00 to $36.00 per hour based on experience and educations/licensure.