PRN 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-use drugs, and serves as a liaison among physicians, nursing, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and Purchasing to obtain special-order medications. The technician prepares and dispenses chemotherapy medications, manages inventory and dispensing systems, maintains medication-related equipment and documentation, and supports regulatory compliance. The role also assists with staff training and collaborates with clinical and operational colleagues. Support across multiple locations, occasional travel, and overtime may be 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 while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing waste.
- Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.
- Safely handle biohazardous waste disposal, 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
