Inpatient Oncology Pharmacy Tech — Sterile Compounding

Veterans Health Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient & Sterile Compounding/Oncology) to support oncology sterile compounding and inpatient pharmacy operations.

The role emphasizes preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of hazardous medications, with emphasis on cytotoxic agents and IV admixtures. Eligibility and federal benefits are outlined; schedule is Mon-Fri with weekends/holidays rotation, in a facilities setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential role in preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of sterile and nonsterile hazardous medication within designated sterile compounding areas.
• Receives, reviews, and prepares physician orders for cytotoxic agents and pre-medication.
• Compound hazardous and non-hazardous IV sterile preparations according to USP and standards using aseptic techniques.
• Reviews inventory needs and notifies procurement of products required; handles hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory per NIOSH guidelines.
• Maintains IV room inventory and supplies; conducts regular cleaning and ensures minimal waste.
• Prepares sterile ophthalmic and other complex sterile pharmaceuticals; assists in central IV sterile suite as needed.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (VHA, Joint Commission, USP, EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, FDA) and coordinates workflow.
• After pharmacist review, checks orders for technical accuracy and assists with inventory management and drug distribution questions.
• Demonstrates independent technical judgment and thorough knowledge of complex practices and procedures.
• Adheres to established protocols and staffing plans; works Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM with rotating weekends/holidays.
• Parental leave, childcare subsidy eligibility, and federal retirement benefits are described; telework not available.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient & Sterile Compounding/Oncology) to support oncology sterile compounding and inpatient pharmacy operations.

The role emphasizes preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of hazardous medications, with emphasis on cytotoxic agents and IV admixtures. Eligibility and federal benefits are outlined; schedule is Mon-Fri with weekends/holidays rotation, in a facilities setting.