Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician maintains medication and supply ordering and stocking for the clinic. Under the supervision of an appropriately licensed healthcare professional, as defined by state regulations, the technician prepares and mixes medications. The role coordinates with drug sales representatives and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate drugs, and serves as a liaison among physicians, nursing, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and Purchasing to obtain special-order medications. The position supports medication preparation and dispensing, inventory and equipment management, regulatory documentation, staff training, collaboration across care teams, and clinic operations. It may require support at multiple locations, occasional travel for educational and research meetings and training, and overtime when required.
Requirements
- PTCB Certification or registration as a Pharmacy Technician, as required by applicable state regulations.
- Valid state driver's license for travel to clinics.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting as a Pharmacy Technician.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under appropriate licensed supervision and in compliance with state regulations.
- Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus medication dispensing system and ensure accurate dispensing and par-level management.
- Review next-day orders with nursing staff to anticipate special medication needs.
- Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications, maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing waste.
- Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.
- Safely and compliantly dispose of biohazardous waste, including recordkeeping and coordination with Accounting.
- Maintain required records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, biohazard waste, and related pharmacy processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, patient privacy regulations, OSHA standards, and organizational policies.
- Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus system workflows.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, supervisors, and pharmaceutical representatives to support patient care and operational needs.
- Support operations across multiple locations as needed.
- Work overtime when required.
- Participate in mandatory meetings, including annual Safety/OSHA training.
- Travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
