Chemotherapy Pharmacy Tech - Infusion Center

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician specialized in infusion services to join the Infusion Center. The role involves sterile and non-sterile compounding of hazardous drugs in the IV room for oncology-focused programs, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, sterile compounding experience, and a PTCB/PTCB certification; NPTA chemo certification and state license/registration are required or pursued as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of sterile compounding experience required.
• PTCB certification or obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• NPTA Chemo Certification or similar required.
• State license/registration required where applicable.
• 3 years of related pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding of hazardous drugs for IV room.
• Support oncology programs with chemotherapy-related preparation and dispensing.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory standards in sterile compounding.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Hazardous drugs handling

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

NPTA Chemo Certification or equivalent

State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration

PTCB certification or within 6 months of hire

3 years related pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Department

Infusion Center

Schedule

Full Time Days, Mon-Fri, start time rotating 7am and 7:30am

Facility

Prime Healthcare SFIL Outpatient Infusion Pharmacy Services - Olympia Fields

Location

3900 W 203rd St, Suite 103, Olympia Fields, IL

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of sterile compounding experience required
• 3 years of related pharmacy experience preferred
• National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemo Certification or similar required
• State Pharmacy Technician License and Registration required (if required per state regulations)
• 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

Saint Francis Hospital 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 $21.00 to $28.26. 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

Full Time

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