Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Cancer Center of South Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Center of South Florida is seeking an Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician to manage oncology medication inventory, navigate insurance pre-authorizations, and support patient financial assistance through our medically integrated dispensary.

You will collaborate with clinicians, patients, and payers to ensure timely access to treatment, accurate documentation, and compliant dispensing within accredited MID processes.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned to pharmacy technician roles in oncology.
• Experience with insurance verification and prior authorizations preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards in MID environments.

Responsibilities

• Review oncology treatments and payer guidelines to ensure proper documentation.
• Obtain and document insurance pre-authorizations for patients in the EMR.
• Coordinate treatment documentation to support billing and authorizations.
• Communicate with patients and insurers about financial assistance and copay details.
• Assess benefits and patient responsibility, advising on buy & bill or white bagging.
• Schedule financial counseling and enroll patients in aid programs as needed.
• Track compassionate use and replacement drug shipments from manufacturers.
• Obtain signatures on financial forms and assist with dispensing and inventory.
• Support prescription refill processes and collaborate with providers as needed.
• Assist with MID compliance, including documentation for accreditation standards.

Skills

Oncology medications knowledge

Insurance verification

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program (accredited)

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy software

Job 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).