Retail Pharmacy Technician

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer Care, is seeking a Full Time Retail Pharmacy Tech for our Cancer Center in Fairfax. Pharmacy Technician certification and experience with patient assistance programs and/or foundation assistance is preferred.

This is a Monday - Friday position, we offer paid holidays, and GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Profit Sharing Plan.

Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, the retail pharmacy technician is responsible for receiving, filling, and prescription requests. The retail pharmacy technician plays a significant role in the coordination of patient access to care and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Job Responsibilities - Performs the following tasks in an accurate and timely fashion under the supervision of a pharmacist:

• Intercepts and accurately processes chemotherapy prescriptions in and prepares orders for delivery via FedEx or courier
• Accurately enters patients into electronic software system and updates/maintains records as needed
• Investigates opportunities for pharmaceutical company-based patient assistance and/or foundation assistance to ensure access to unaffordable medications
• Appropriately and thoroughly communicates with Prior Authorization specialist and other team members to help facilitate affordable access to chemotherapy medications
• Properly handles insurance denials, unique circumstances, and stipulations
• Completes cash register transactions and processes End-of-Day paperwork
• Contacts patients and/or caregivers to determine supply needs, establish refill schedules and schedule FedEx deliveries as indicated
• Confirms FedEx delivery signatures after delivery and/or troubleshoots failed deliveries
• Provides a superior patient customer service experience at all times
• Communicates clearly and effectively both in person, via email and phone to a variety of audiences including patients, patient care providers, physicians, pharmacists, and staff
• Documents all pertinent patient communications and involves the pharmacist as needed
• Places daily drug orders and controls inventory by only ordering as needed
• Performs monthly drug inventory and maintains a record for the Pharmacy Manager and Director of Pharmacy
• Maintains organized prescription records according to state and federal laws
• Assists with audits as needed
• Ensures that all pharmacy areas are cleaned regularly per company policy
• Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices and policies
• Complies with state and federal laws

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and electronically
• Delivering patient care in a timely manner
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Maintain attention to detail in all matters pertaining to patient care
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficient at simple math

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent. One to three years experience in a pharmacy. Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification Required.

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 and 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 40 lbs. 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 functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.