Oncology Pharmacy Technician
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Job Location:
Gold Beach, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- LTC Pharmacy
- Typing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Communication skills
- Math
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Order Entry
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Doctor, Physician, Medical offices of Curry General Hospital and Curry Medical Practice in Gold Beach; Curry Medical Center in Brookings; & Curry Family Medical in Port Orford. Emergency departments, medical clinic, doctors office - Oregon.
