Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Cancer Center of South Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Oral Oncology Pharmacy Technician at Cancer Center of South Florida in West Palm Beach, FL coordinates dispensing through our medically integrated dispensary and manages insurance verifications and authorizations to ensure timely access to treatment.

You will work closely with patients, providers, and third-party payers, performing financial counseling, eligibility checks, and documentation to support compliant billing and access to care.

Qualificações

• 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 oncology or specialty pharmacy.
• Experience with insurance verification, prior authorizations, and patient financial assistance programs strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review prescribed oncology treatments using clinical sources and payer guidelines.
• Obtain and document insurance pre-authorization in the EMR.
• Coordinate and upload treatment documentation to support billing and prior authorization processes.
• Communicate with patients and insurers regarding financial assistance and benefits.
• Assess insurance benefits and patient responsibility, recommending 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 and documentation.
• Support prescription refill processes and collaborate with providers on medication needs.
• Assist with pharmacy operations, including compounding, dispensing, and inventory management.
• Complete documentation to ensure MID accreditation compliance.

Conhecimentos

Oncology pharmacy

Insurance verification

Prior authorizations

EMR familiarity

Formação académica

High school diploma

Accredited pharmacy technician training

Ferramentas

EMR systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

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-authorization 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 authorization, copay assistance, and reimbursement policies.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), pharmacy systems, and relevant compliance and accreditation standards (e.g., ACHC, USP).