Chemotherapy Pharmacy Tech

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee seeks a chemotherapy pharmacy technician to perform sterile and non-sterile compounding for hazardous drugs in an IV room setting.

The role supports hospital oncology programs with a focus on safety and quality in preparation of chemo products. The position requires a high school diploma, a year of sterile compounding experience, and licensure/certification (PTCB within 6 months) with state-required registration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of sterile compounding experience required.
• 3 years of related pharmacy experience preferred.
• NPTA Chemo Certification or similar required
• State Pharmacy Technician License and Registration required (if required per state regulations)
• PTCB required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this may be waived for current students)

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding for hazardous drugs in the IV room.
• Support handling of hazardous drugs in hospital oncology programs.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Pharmacy experience

NPTA Chemo Certification

PTCB Certification within 6 months

State license/registration

High school diploma

Education

State Pharmacy Technician License and Registration

PTCB Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Responsibilities

The chemotherapy pharmacy technician is trained and proficient in the sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques required for the handling of hazardous drugs. The technician primarily works in the IV room compounding hazardous drug products for hospitals with significant oncology programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2. 1 year of sterile compounding experience required
• 3. 3 years of related pharmacy experience preferred
• 4. National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemo Certification or similar required
• 5. State Pharmacy Technician License and Registration required (if required per state regulations)
• 6. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.50 to $34.04. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf