Oncology Pharmacy Tech — IV Admixture & Travel

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Travel between locations

Job summary

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in Gilbert, AZ seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician (Admixture) to prepare medications including IV admixtures and chemotherapy under supervision. You will review orders, verify insurance, and maintain inventory while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires 2+ years in pharmacy with sterile compounding, aseptic technique, strong math skills, and oncology experience. PT-CB preferred; travel between Ironwood locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding (IV admixture and/or chemotherapy)
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and pharmaceutical terminology
• Solid math and dosage calculation skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Ability to interpret prescriptions and follow protocols accurately
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Oncology experience
• Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB preferred)
• Experience with inventory control, purchasing, and dispensing systems
• Retail pharmacy experience (a plus)
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound medications, including IV admixtures and chemotherapy, under supervision
• Review medication orders for accuracy, completeness, and authorization
• Verify insurance approvals before preparing medications
• Accurately calculate dosages and conversions (metric/apothecary systems)
• Maintain inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stocking medications
• Keep detailed logs (temperature, controlled substances, protocol drugs, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and safety guidelines for medication handling and disposal
• Clean and maintain sterile compounding environments (hoods, equipment)
• Stay current with new medications and protocols
• Travel between locations as needed

Skills

Sterile compounding

Oncology

Dosage calculation

Aseptic technique

Pharmaceutical terminology

Communication & teamwork

PTCB certification preferred

Inventory control

Retail pharmacy experience (a plus)

Accredited technician program

Education

PTCB certification or equivalent

Accredited Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

Dispensing software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in Gilbert, AZ seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician (Admixture) to prepare medications including IV admixtures and chemotherapy under supervision. You will review orders, verify insurance, and maintain inventory while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires 2+ years in pharmacy with sterile compounding, aseptic technique, strong math skills, and oncology experience. PT-CB preferred; travel between Ironwood locations may be required.