Infusion Pharmacy Technician

American Oncology Management Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oncology Consultants - Southeast is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support chemotherapy preparation and dispensing in a clinical setting. You will work under licensed supervision and coordinate with nursing staff to anticipate medication needs, manage inventory, and maintain regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities include maintaining the Nucleus system, training colleagues, and ensuring safe handling of chemotherapeutic agents while complying with state regulations and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• PTCB Certification or registration as Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical setting preferred; able to travel occasionally for meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under licensed supervision and per state regulations.
• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus dispensing system and ensure accurate dispensing and par-level management.
• Review next-day orders with nursing staff to anticipate special medication needs.
• Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications; manage inventory with minimal waste.
• Maintain records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, and related processes.
• Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff on chemotherapy preparation and system workflows.

Education

PTCB Certification or Registered as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Nucleus dispensing system

Job description

Location: Oncology Consultants - Southeast

Pay Range: $19.66 - $34.59

Position Summary

Maintains the ordering and stocking of medications and supplies as needed in the clinic. Under supervision of appropriate licensed healthcare professional as defined by State regulations, prepares and mixes medications. Coordinates with drug sales representatives, and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate drugs. Acts as liaison between Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Supervisor and Purchasing in obtaining special order medications.

Key Performance Areas

Medication Preparation & Dispensing

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under appropriate licensed supervision and in compliance with state regulations.

• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus medication dispensing system and ensure accurate medication dispensing and par-level management.

• Review next-day orders with nursing staff to anticipate special medication needs.

Inventory, Supply, and Equipment Management

• Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and minimal waste.

• Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.

• Handle biohazardous waste disposal safely and compliantly, including recordkeeping and coordination with Accounting.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain required records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, biohazard waste, and related pharmacy processes.

• Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws, patient privacy regulations, OSHA standards, and organizational policies.

Training & Collaboration

• Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus system workflows.

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, supervisors, and pharmaceutical representatives as needed to support patient care and operational needs.

Operational Flexibility & Professional Responsibilities

• Support operations across multiple locations as needed and work overtime when required.

• Participate in mandatory meetings, including annual Safety/OSHA training.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Following applicable state regulations, PTCB Certification or Registered as Pharmacy Technician is required.

Minimum Relevant Experience

• Minimum of three years' experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

• Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid State Drivers License for travel to clinics is required.

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