Pharmacy Oncology Technician | Cancer Care Institute

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

6d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Oncology Technician is responsible for IV compounding and inventory management in the oncology pharmacy. The role maintains compliance 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 projects. The position requires working assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Obtain Technician Registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy 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 exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Three or more 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 the preparation and distribution of 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.