Pharmacy Tech

Oncology Specialists of Charlotte (OSC) is an independent medical oncology practice treating cancer and blood disorders with two offices in Charlotte. Since 2000, OSC has provided leading-edge, compassionate care with a model of quality-innovative treatments for survivorship in cancer and management of blood disorders. The physicians and staff take part in multi-disciplinary care, clinical trials, and peer boards at the hospital, as well as collaborating care with Duke and MD Anderson for the highest level of clinical cancer therapy trials. The OSC team understands the profound impact of cancer on the lives of patients, families, and caregivers and produces the best outcome in delivery and management of healthcare while containing cost factors without excessive healthcare spending and waste. Work for nominated Charlotte Top Doctors in Oncology! We offer a friendly work environment that includes free lunches, PTO, 401k, company-sponsored insurance and health savings account.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description :

Job Title : Pharmacy Technician / Oral Dispensing Tech

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Provide assistance to the physicians in the daily operations of preparation and dispensing of oral medications. The Dispensing Tech will follow all state and local laws and rules and regulations while assisting in the preparation and / or dispensing processes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : N / A

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. This position requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing, voice and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.

DUTIES REQUIRED :

Function independently with the day-to-day operations of dispensing of oral medications. Have an understanding of community pharmacy with regards to the day-to-day filling of prescriptions through an electronic pharmacy system. i.e. QS / 1 NRx. Responsible for ordering, stocking of all of the oral oncolytics and supportive medications. Responsible for adding new patients, updating patient's insurance plan, processing Rxs for payment, reconciling claims. Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies and equipment needed for the day-to-day operations of the Physician Dispensing Area. Obtain prior authorizations for oral medications. Assist patients with obtaining assistance. Provide instruction regarding medications that are being dispensed. Maintain strict confidentiality. Excellent communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with specialty pharmacies as required. Performs other related work as required.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

Knowledge of organization's policies and procedures. Knowledge of computer systems, information technology applications and database manipulation. Knowledge and understanding of Community Pharmacy daily operations as they pertain to filling, processing, and / or dispensing of oral medications. Knowledge and understanding of the practice of community based pharmacy. Skill in written and verbal communication.

Skill in exercising judgment, initiative, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives. Ability to work effectively with all departments, vendors, and consultants. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required

Preferred experience with QS1 NRx but not required.

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail or community pharmacy practice setting preferred, but not required.