Retail Pharmacy Technician- Oncology

Compass Oncology; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 32,538 - 53,244; Full time

Job summary

Compass Oncology is seeking a full-time Retail Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Vancouver, WA. This role includes maintaining patient records, processing prescriptions, and assisting patients with financial programs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a retail pharmacy setting. The position offers a competitive salary range of $23.62 - $38.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a retail pharmacy setting preferred.
• Certified Technician certificate recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records including demographics and prescriptions.
• Process prescriptions and submit prior authorizations.
• Assist patients with financial assistance and drug interactions.
• Prepare and label prescriptions for accuracy checks.

Job description

Overview

It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

We are looking for a Retail Pharmacy Technician to support our outpatient practice within our team. This position will support our clinic's out of our business office in Vancouver, WA.

• Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F
• Location: Compass Oncology Retail Pharmacy (Vancouver, Washington)
• Salary Range: $23.62 - $38.65 per hour
• Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise as well as internal employee equity considerations.
• Scope: 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 demographics, medication list, disease states, allergy list, insurance information, and prescription details, and uses the pharmacy management system to screen for drug interactions.
• Processes prescriptions 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 cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors.
• Receives, verifies, and processes drug orders.
• Assists with drug recalls and handling expired or non-utilized drug returns.
• Prepares and labels prescriptions, ensuring they are checked for accuracy by physician or pharmacist.
• Ensures prescriptions and paperwork are signed off by physician or pharmacist.
• Obtains patient or patient representative signature on all medications dispensed.
• Files and stores prescription hardcopies.
• Maintains and files daily reports.
• Documents all patient interactions in the electronic health record.
• Tracks and reports monthly inventory in the pharmacy management system.
• Assists with patient monitoring activities including prescription refills, adherence, and persistence.
• Interacts with patients regarding prescription dispensing, financial assistance, and follow-up.
• Maintains safety of the MID by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality by consistently being on time and maintaining dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Entry level position with Experience in a retail pharmacy setting preferred.
• Certified Technician certificate recommended, unless required by state law.

Competencies

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the professi