PRN Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The PRN Pharmacy Technician maintains medication and supply ordering and stocking in the clinic. Under the supervision of an appropriately licensed healthcare professional, prepares and mixes medications in accordance with state regulations. Coordinates with drug sales representatives and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate drugs, and acts as a liaison among physicians, nursing, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and Purchasing to obtain special-order medications. The role supports medication preparation and dispensing, inventory and equipment management, regulatory documentation, training, and collaboration. The technician may support operations across multiple locations and work overtime when required.
Requirements
- PTCB Certification or registration as a Pharmacy Technician, in accordance with applicable state regulations, is required.
- A valid state driver's license is required for travel to clinics.
- Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of three years’ experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting as a Pharmacy Technician, is preferred.
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 medication 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 to maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize waste.
- Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.
- Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and compliantly, 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 and work overtime when required.
- Participate in mandatory meetings, including annual Safety/OSHA training.
- Coordinate with drug sales representatives and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate drugs.
- Act as a liaison among physicians, nursing, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and Purchasing to obtain special-order medications.
- Travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
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