Oncology Pharmacy Technician - Infusion Center

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey (Melchiorre Cancer Center) seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology to support sterile compounding, hazardous materials handling, and daily operations in the infusion center pharmacy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to USP 797/800, collaboration with nursing and medical staff, and patient-centered care within the oncology program. A strong foundation in sterile product preparation and hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a High School Diploma or equivalent credential
• Must hold active NJ Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• PTCB certification required within 6 months of employment
• Strong baseline knowledge of sterile product preparation, including antineoplastic and hazardous compounding workflows
• Prior hospital pharmacy or sterile cleanroom experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile intravenous admixtures, explains the process, and positions hazardous and non-hazardous products for patient delivery
• Operates Pyxis and other dispensing systems and compounding tools to ensure safe environments
• Assist pharmacists and clinical teams during compounding runs and medication tracking
• Sets up sterile trays and supplies following aseptic technique and handles hazardous materials
• Monitors inventory levels and communicates changes to pharmacy leadership
• Uses hospital software to record compounding details and retrieve batch logs
• Applies USP 797 and USP 800 knowledge to daily practice
• Collaborates with nursing and medical staff in infusion center and cancer center environments
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to multi-task under time pressures
• Familiarity with regulatory safety guidelines is preferred

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey (Melchiorre Cancer Center) seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology to support sterile compounding, hazardous materials handling, and daily operations in the infusion center pharmacy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to USP 797/800, collaboration with nursing and medical staff, and patient-centered care within the oncology program. A strong foundation in sterile product preparation and hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.