Pharmacy Technician Specialist Float - Oncology

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist Float - Oncology specializes in handling and preparing medications in a USP 797/800 sterile clean room environment. The role requires proper garbing and hand-hygiene competencies and the use of appropriate aseptic techniques to ensure sterile product preparations. The technician serves as an expert in equipment and technology for the specialized area, addresses technical issues, and supports safe, effective, and efficient pharmacy services and patient care. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no weekend or holiday shifts, and a float differential incentive is offered. The role requires flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations. The technician completes area-specific work according to established processes and policies; maintains accurate, timely documentation; supports communication and coordination with patients and the care team; and contributes to quality improvement, operational changes, standardization, specialized work teams, and pharmacy initiatives. The technician keeps current with developments in the specialized field, maintains skills, and contributes to educating others. Compensation is listed at $24.10–$36.15 per hour, with base compensation determined by factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and training. The work involves use of personal protective equipment and may include exposure to chemical hazards, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, reaching, pushing a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lifting 35 pounds. Frequent fine motor hand and wrist movements are required, including medication preparation and syringe use.

Requirements

Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy in accordance with the requirements of the state of employment.
Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Typically, 3 years of experience in health care, the insurance industry, pharmacy, or a medical background.
For technicians in North Carolina with validating technician responsibilities, an associate degree in Pharmacy Technology is required.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and be understood by others.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Basic math skills.
Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare and reconcile reports correctly.
Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs and set clear standards to ensure needs are met.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Self-discipline and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), the Internet, and general call center systems.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds.
Functional vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in medical terminology.
Associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Complete area-specific work according to standard processes, procedures, and policies.
Serve as an expert with equipment and technology in the specialized area.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the specialized area.
Ensure documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
Support communication and coordination with patients and the care team.
Identify quality improvement opportunities to promote safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
Provide input to and support implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
Participate in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils as applicable.
Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Keep current with changes in the specialized field and collaborate with department leadership to adopt best practices.
Maintain updated knowledge and skills and contribute to educating others.
Contribute positively to pharmacy department initiatives.
Accept task assignments from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.
Handle and prepare medications in a USP 797/800 sterile clean room using appropriate garbing, hand hygiene, and aseptic techniques.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and take precautions to minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Competitive compensation, including premium pay where applicable and incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs and well-being programs.
Float differential incentive.