Pharmacy Oncology Technician | Cancer Care Institute

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Oncology Technician is responsible for IV compounding and inventory management in the oncology pharmacy. The role requires maintaining and complying with USP 797 standards for sterile compounding and USP 800 standards for handling hazardous medications. The technician assists pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution, supports investigational drug management, and participates in quality improvement activities. The position requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
South Dakota Board of Pharmacy technician registration within 30 days of hire.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with USP <797> standards for compounding sterile products.
Comply with USP <800> standards for handling hazardous medications.
Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems and equipment.
Provide quality, timely customer service to the population served.
Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
Perform most essential functions of the IV Pharmacy Technician.
Perform duties related to ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, compounding, dispensing, and distributing medications.
Support investigational drug management, including inventory management, recordkeeping, and preparation.
Participate in quality improvement projects.
Act as a mentor to enforce proper procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.