Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician maintains medication and supply inventory in the clinic and prepares and mixes medications under the supervision of an appropriately licensed healthcare professional, in accordance with state regulations. The role coordinates with drug sales representatives and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate-use medications, and serves as a liaison among physicians, nursing, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and Purchasing to obtain special-order medications. The technician supports chemotherapy medication preparation and dispensing, inventory and equipment management, regulatory documentation, and training. The position may support operations across multiple locations, requires occasional travel to educational and research meetings and training sessions, and may require overtime.
Requirements
- PTCB certification or registration as a Pharmacy Technician, as applicable under 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
- At least three years of healthcare experience, 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 to maintain appropriate inventory levels and minimize waste.
- Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.
- Safely dispose of biohazardous waste, maintain related records, and coordinate with Accounting.
- Maintain required records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, biohazard waste, and related pharmacy processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, patient privacy regulations, OSHA standards, and organizational policies.
- Assist with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
