Physician Dispensing Assistant/MID Tech

New York Oncology Hematology; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

New York Oncology Hematology is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to assist with in-office dispensing of oral drugs to oncology patients. The role involves verifying patient information, processing prescriptions, and managing inventory. A minimum of three to five years of experience in a retail pharmacy is required, along with a High School diploma.

Candidates should be skilled in technical aspects of pharmacy operations and have a strong focus on patient care. The position offers a work environment that involves regular patient interaction and exposure to chemotherapeutic agents.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Ability to perform technical aspects of oral medication dispensing.
• Experience in record keeping and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient demographics and insurance information.
• Processes prescription and bills insurance for payment.
• Tracks and reports monthly inventory in retail computer.

Skills

Patient verification

Prescription processing

Inventory control

Financial assistance application

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $22 - $28 per hour

Scope

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Verifies patient demographics, insurance information and prescription information
• Processes prescription and bills insurance for payment
• Review and sign paperwork
• Troubleshoots Medicare part B verification requirements
• Submits prior authorizations
• Applies for financial assistance through cancer foundations and co‑pay assistance for high‑dollar oral drugs
• Tracks and reports monthly inventory in retail computer
• Labels prescriptions and ensure they are checked/verified correctly
• Ensures prescriptions and paperwork are being signed off on by physician/licensed pharmacist
• Obtains patient’s signature on all medications being dispensed
• File and store prescriptions
• File and maintain daily reports
• Documents all interactions with the patient

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum three to five years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting. Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended.

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 may be made 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 40lbs. 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 may be made 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.