Chemotherapy Technician, Hematology/Oncology Outpatient, Winston Campus
About The Position
This is a Full-Time, 1st shift position for a Chemotherapy Technician in the Hematology/Oncology Outpatient department at the Winston Campus. The role involves completing area-specific work according to standard processes and procedures, serving as an expert with equipment and technology, and problem-solving technical issues. The technician will ensure accurate and timely documentation, support communication with patients and the care team, identify quality improvement opportunities, and contribute to operational changes and standardization. The position also requires participation in specialized work teams and committees, compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and staying current with advancements in the specialized field. The technician will collaborate with department leadership on best practices, maintain updated knowledge and skills, and contribute to the education of others. They will also support pharmacy department initiatives and accept assignments from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an associate’s degree in pharmacy technology is required.
- Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
- Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Basic math skills
- Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare reports and reconcile reports correctly
- Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs – set clear standards to ensure needs are met
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Self-discipline and attention to detail
- Working PC knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet, and general Call Center Systems
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
- One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
- Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.
- Strong background in medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies
- Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area
- Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise
- Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion
- Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team
- Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care
- Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization
- Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable
- Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices
- Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others
- Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives
- Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
