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Compass Oncology Pharmacy Technician II in Vancouver, Washington
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 every one of our patients. Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F Location: Compass Oncology Retail Pharmacy (Vancouver, Washington) Salary Range: $20.90- $33.54 per hour **Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise as well as internal employee equity considerations. Scope: Under minimum supervision of a pharmacist working within a retail/medically integrated dispensing pharmacy provides services related to all aspects of dispensing of oral cancer treatment and supportive care medications to patients of Compass Oncology. This includes technical, and nonjudgmental aspects of prescription processing and dispensing. Responsibilities Receive, and verify patient demographics, insurance information and prescription information Prescription adjudication Processes prescriptions and bills insurance for payment Troubleshoot insurance coverage and verification Performs and/or assists with prior authorization submissions as directed by pharmacist Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assumes responsibility for dispensing medications Dispense and label medications for pharmacist review and check Prepare dispensed medications for courier and mailing Enter patient specific notes in EMR as related to specific activities Make applications for financial assistance for patients through cancer foundations and co-pay assistance for patients. Makes phone calls to patients prior to shipment and refill fulfilment Ensures most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors Participate in filing of paperwork in pharmacy Prepare, print and file daily pharmacy reports Assist with maintenance of pharmacy supplies Assists in ensuring compliance with quality assurance, legal and other regulatory requirements Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical and clinical staff Purchase medications, ensure optimizing cost effective and formulary options Track, count and record pharmacy medication inventory; Assists pharmacist with inventory management to include assuring proper inventory levels, pricing, drug outages, recalls etc. Collect and process payment methods for prescription copays. Process and submit prescription audits as received from insurance companies. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Pharmacy Technician certification required. Pharmacy technician licensure in state of practice required. Experience/Training: Minimum (3) years of experience as an MID or pharmacy technician. Oncology background preferred. More About The Company Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you! As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks