Certified Pharmacy Retail Technician, Specialty Oncology

Columbus Oncology & Hematology
Columbus, OH
Certified Pharmacy Retail Technician, Specialty Oncology

SUMMARY: This position will apply skill and knowledge of pharmacy practice under Ohio law and Company procedures to assure the timely and accurate provision of oral medications to patients. These functions include the technical functions of dispensing medications within our retail pharmacy, such as: utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and processing claims and prior authorizations correctly and in a timely manner. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources are achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, which, day-to-day will include: pharmacists, oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Working days/hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm (no holiday or weekends).

Why work for us?

• Our culture is unique. We work every day to promote a culture that is positive, supportive and patient-
centered. Our primary focus is to improve the lives of those facing cancer by providing access to the best
community-based cancer care
• We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, and a 401k profit-sharing plan.

What will you do?

  1. Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
  2. Assist in the retail pharmacy’s readiness for accreditation with an agency(s) of purview (ie, NCODA, ACHC, URAC) by helping to prepare P&Ps and SOPs.
    1. Educates staff, including pharmacists, regarding P&P and SOP changes and updates.
  3. Performs prior authorization for all oral oncolytics and assists pharmacists and providers with appeal process when needed.
  4. Processes (corrects and resubmits) electronic and manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned.
  5. Assists in prescription processing and in customer service duties for Specialty Pharmacy Services.
  1. Relays financial information to the patients.
  2. Assures all insurance information is obtained for all prescriptions.
    1. Inputs patient information and insurance information into pharmacy system.
    2. Process the payments through the point-of-service (POS) system, or calls patients to inform them of co-pay and obtain payment.
  3. Reports to pharmacist any pertinent information and documents in computer.
  4. Calls all patients prior to refill date to assure compliance of medication.
  1. Initiates medication assistance program upon discovery at 5a (above) that an oral medication will put an undue financial burden on the patient; this includes, but is not limited to:
    1. Looking at all grant funding available (ie, Pan-Caner or Pan-tumor funds) in compliance with Medicare Part D billing
    2. Utilization of Co-Pay cards in compliance with non-Medicare billing
    3. If none of the above are available (or based on payer contracting, cannot be utilized), initiates the application for free drug via manufacturer assistance programs.
  2. Serves as the subject matter expert for oral oncolytic REMS programs.
  3. Orders and maintains inventory needed for the specialty pharmacy. Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.
  4. Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist.
Required qualifications include:
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification
  • Licensure under the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
Desired qualifications include:

• At least 1 year of work experience as a pharmacy technician and at least 6 months in an oncology specialty
role.

Columbus Oncology Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Posted 2025-11-21

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