Pharmacy Technician II - MID

US Oncology Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 22,386 - 37,787; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading oncology practice where you can make a difference in the lives of patients. This entry-level role focuses on providing essential support in dispensing oral medications, maintaining accurate patient records, and assisting with financial assistance programs. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment that emphasizes quality care and compassion while working closely with physicians and pharmacists. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a rewarding experience for patients and staff alike, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with experience in a retail pharmacy setting preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate patient records and processes prescriptions.
• Assists with patient financial assistance and monitors prescriptions.
• Acts as a resource for dispensing oral drugs and ordering medications.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Management System

Job description

Overview

Hourly Range: $16.25-$27.43

Are you looking for a Great place to work? Our team at Maryland Oncology Hematology is looking for "star" talent. If you believe you have what it takes to create a rewarding experience for our Physicians, patients, and team members, we would enjoy the opportunity to speak with you! Maryland Oncology Hematology is dedicated to providing the most advanced cancer care available anywhere in an atmosphere of caring compassion. We have over 15 convenient locations throughout Maryland and in DC.

Under the supervision of a physician or pharmacist, provides in-office dispensing of oral drugs to oncology patients. This includes technical aspects of oral medication dispensing and delivery, record keeping, and inventory control, as well as assisting with patient financial assistance and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate patient records including patient demographics, current medication list, disease states list, allergy list, insurance information, and prescription information. Utilizes pharmacy management system to screen for drug interactions.
• Processes prescription and bills insurance for payment.
• Submits prior authorizations.
• Assists with applying for patient financial assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs for high dollar oral drugs.
• Acts as a resource for other staff on dispensing oral drugs.
• Assists with ordering and ensuring that the most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors.
• Receives, verifies, and processes drug orders.
• Assists with drug recalls and expired or non-utilized drug returns.
• Prepares and labels prescriptions and ensures they are checked for accuracy by physician or pharmacist.
• Ensures prescriptions and paperwork are being signed off on by physician or pharmacist.
• Obtains patient or patient representative signature on all medications being dispensed.
• Files and stores prescription hardcopies.
• Maintains and files daily reports.
• Documents all patient interactions in the EHR.
• Tracks and reports monthly inventory in pharmacy management system.
• Assists with patient monitoring activities including prescription refills, prescription adherence, and prescription persistence.
• Interacts with patients regarding prescription dispensing, financial assistance, and patient follow-up.
• Maintains safety of the MID by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Entry level position with Experience in a retail pharmacy setting preferred.

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended, unless required by state law.

COMPETENCIES:

Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate. Commitment to continuing education.

Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.

Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.

Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

Possesses strong customer service, communication and organizational skills, is detail oriented and has the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, and chemotherapeutic agents.