Pharmacy Tech

Carolina Oncology Specialists has been caring for patients in Catawba County since 1983, offering patients high quality, personalized healthcare close to their own home so patients and caregivers don’t have to travel far for excellent care. Our patients experience the convenience of in-clinic chemotherapy treatments, as well as the treatment and management of blood disorders.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients 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.