PRN Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician maintains medication and supply ordering and stocking for the clinic and, under the supervision of an appropriately licensed healthcare professional as defined by state regulations, prepares and mixes medications. The technician 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 role includes preparing and mixing chemotherapy drugs and solutions, using the Nucleus medication dispensing system, reviewing upcoming orders with nursing staff, managing inventory and equipment, maintaining required records, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The technician also assists with staff training, collaborates with clinical and operational teams, supports operations across multiple locations, and works 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
- A minimum of three years of healthcare-field 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 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.
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