at Illinois Cancer Specialists in Niles, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
Pharmacy Technician
Medically Integrated Dispensary/In-office Dispensing
This position will be located in Niles, IL. Illinois Cancer Specialists provides cancer treatment and support for patients in the northwest area communities. This position is M-F with no evenings or weekends. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, generous PTO and more.
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 related interactions
Processes prescription and bills insurance for payment
Submits prior authorizations
Assists with applying for patient financial assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs
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 a 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 EMR
Tracks and reports monthly inventory in the 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 the safety by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations
Assists with IV admixture preparation on a daily basis as assigned
Comply with accreditation standards in dispending prescriptions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent.
A Pharmacy Technician license in the state of IL is required.
Experience in a retail pharmacy setting and/or hospital pharmacy setting is required.
Prior IV admixture training is a plus.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate is recommended unless required by state law.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion, including manual finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
