Medically Integrated Dispensing Technician

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine since 1974. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Career Opportunity:
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for an In-Office Dispensing Tech to work within the Las Vegas, Nevada area.

SCOPE: Under the supervision of a physician, provide in-office dispensing of oral drugs to oncology patients. This includes technical aspects of oral medication dispensing, record keeping, and inventory control as well as helping with financial assistance. Additional skills training will be provided for IV admixture preparation of chemotherapy agents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies patient demographics, insurance information, and prescription information
• Processes prescription and bills insurance for payment
• Review and sign paperwork
• Troubleshoots Medicare part B verification requirements
• Submits prior authorizations
• Checks for drugs interactions
• Applies for financial assistance through cancer foundations and co-pay assistance for high-dollar oral drugs
• Tracks and reports monthly inventory in retail computer
• Ensures that the most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors
• Label prescriptions and ensure they are checked correctly by providers.
• Ensures prescriptions and paperwork are being signed off on by a provider
• Obtains patient's signature on all medications being dispensed
• File and store prescriptions
• File and maintain daily reports
• Documents all interactions with the patient in the EMR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting.
• Prior IV admixture training is a plus. A certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement is recommended.

COMPETENCIES:

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

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 essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. 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 encounter while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the job duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the potential for exposure to toxic substances, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and have a passion for caring for their patients.

Ready For Your Next Career Challenge? We'd Love to Hear from You!
If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer. To apply please click on the "Apply" link.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.