Oncology Pharmacy Technician

The Oncology Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in the preparation, handling, and distribution of medications for oncology patients, including chemotherapy and other hazardous medications. This position plays a critical role in ensuring medications are compounded accurately and safely in accordance with USP <797>, USP <800>, and organizational policies. The Oncology Pharmacy Technician assists with sterile compounding, medication preparation, inventory management, and regulatory compliance while maintaining the highest standards of safety for patients and staff. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **Sterile Compounding & Chemotherapy Preparation **Assist pharmacists in preparing and compounding sterile and hazardous medications, including chemotherapy, using proper aseptic technique and equipment. Follow USP <797> and <800> standards, including appropriate garbing, cleanroom procedures, labeling, and documentation. **Safety & Compliance **Adhere to all hazardous drug handling, PPE, and spill management protocols. Maintain a clean, compliant compounding environment and promptly report any safety concerns or discrepancies. **Medication Distribution & Inventory **Support medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery for oncology patients. Monitor inventory, including stock levels, expiration dates, storage requirements, and assist with ordering and receiving supplies. **Documentation & Administrative Support **Maintain accurate compounding logs and records. Enter and update medication information in the pharmacy system and support pharmacists with documentation and reconciliation tasks. **Collaboration ** Coordinate with pharmacists, nurses, and infusion staff to ensure timely medication preparation and communicate any delays, shortages, or concerns impacting patient care. **SHARED VALUES** **_Service_** - We service with understanding. **_Teamwork_** -We are one team- each of us makes a difference. **_Curiosity_** - We promote learning. **_Integrity_** - we live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education & Experience** * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Active Pharmacy Technician license/registration as required by state law. * National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent) preferred. * Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. * Sterile compounding experience preferred. * Experience with chemotherapy or hazardous medications strongly preferred. **Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities** * Knowledge of sterile compounding techniques and cleanroom procedures. * Familiarity with USP <797> and USP <800> regulations. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation. * Ability to work in a high-precision, safety-sensitive environment. * Effective communication and teamwork skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** ** ** **Physical Demands** On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: None of the time: **_Taste of smell_** Up to 1/3 of the time:**_Stand, walk, push/ pull, stoop /kneel, crawl_** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: **_sit, talk or hear, reach with hands_** Up 2/3 of the time and more: **_Use hands to finger, hand or feet_** **_ _** This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows: None of the time** _: More than 100 pounds_** Up to 1/3 of the time: **_Up to 50 pounds_** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: **_N/A_** Up to 2/3 of the time and more:**_N/A_** **_ _** This job has special vision requirements as follows: **_Close Vision, Distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus_** ** ** **Work Environment** ** ** This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: None of the time: **_Wet, humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, work with explosives, risk of radiation, vibration_** Up to 1/3 of the time: **_Fumes from airborne particles, toxic or caustic_** , **_risk of electrical shock_** From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time:**_N/A_** **_ _** The typical noise level for the work environment is: **_Moderate Noise_** Hearing requirements: **_Ability to hear alarms on equipment, Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff_** This job requires the following repetitive motion actions: 0 hours: **_Repetitive use of foot control_** From 1 - 2 hours per day: **_Grasping firm/heavy_** From 3-4 hours per day:**_Grasping simple/light_** From 5-6 hours per day:**_Repetitive use of hands, fine dexterity_** From 7+ hours per day** _: N/A_**