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