Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Cancer Center of South Florida; Florida; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking an Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician to manage oncology medication inventory, insurance approvals, and patient financial assistance. You will coordinate dispensing through the MID and work closely with patients, providers, and payers to ensure timely access to treatment.

The role requires 3+ years as a pharmacy technician (oncology preferred) and a Florida license. Duties include pre-authorizations, billing support, and compassionate-use program

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of oncology medications and chemotherapy protocols.
• Experience with insurance verification and prior authorizations.
• Familiarity with EMR, pharmacy systems, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Review prescribed oncology treatments using NCCN, pathology, and lab data.
• Obtain and document insurance pre-authorizations for new and existing patients in the EMR.
• Coordinate and upload treatment documentation to support billing and prior authorization.
• Communicate with patients and insurers regarding financial assistance and copay details.
• Assess insurance benefits and patient responsibility, guiding buy-and-bill or white bagging strategies.
• Schedule financial counseling and enroll patients in aid, charity, or compassionate use programs.
• Manage compassionate use and replacement drug shipments from manufacturers.
• Collect signatures on financial forms and assist with dispensing as needed.
• Support prescription refill processes and collaborate with providers on medication needs.
• Assist with MID accreditation compliance and documentation.

Skills

Insurance verification

Financial counseling

Oncology medications knowledge

EMR systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician manages oncology medication inventory, insurance approvals, and patient financial assistance while coordinating dispensing through the medically integrated dispensary. The role supports both clinical and administrative functions, working closely with patients, providers, and third-party payers to ensure timely access to treatment and proper documentation.

CORE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review prescribed oncology treatments using clinical sources (e.g., NCCN, pathology, labs) and payer guidelines.
• Obtain and document insurance pre-authorizations for new and existing patients in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate and upload treatment documentation to support billing and prior authorization processes.
• Communicate with patients and insurers regarding financial assistance, copayments, and benefit details.
• Assess insurance benefits, patient responsibility, and recommend buy & bill or white bagging strategies.
• Schedule and conduct financial counseling, enrolling patients in aid, charity, or compassionate use programs.
• Apply for and track compassionate use and replacement drug shipments from manufacturers.
• Collect required signatures on financial forms (e.g., AOB, treatment estimates, assistance applications).
• Support prescription refill processes and collaborate with providers on medication needs.
• Assist with pharmacy operations, including compounding, dispensing, and inventory management as needed.
• Completes documentation and tasks as required by the medically integrated dispensing (MID) accreditation body to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, preferably in an oncology or specialty pharmacy setting.
• Experience with insurance verification, prior authorizations, and patient financial assistance programs strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE OR REGISTRATION

• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Florida Board of Pharmacy required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of oncology medications, chemotherapy protocols, and medically integrated dispensing practices.
• Knowledge of insurance processes including prior authorizations, copay assistance, and reimbursement policies.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), pharmacy systems, and relevant compliance and accreditation standards (e.g., ACHC, USP).