Oncology Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixture & Pyxis Expert

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,633,000 - 125,155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital works under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to prepare and distribute medications, including chemotherapy, in accordance with departmental procedures.

Responsibilities include mastering Pyxis dispensing, dose calculations, aseptic technique, and use of Cerner/PowerChart systems to streamline the workflow. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and excellent patient service in a fast-paced oncology setting.

Qualifications

• Requires High school or equivalent.
• Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School.
• 1 year oncology experience preferred.
• Ability to perform dose calculations and ensure aseptic/ hazardous drug compounding competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist under direct supervision of the pharmacist at all times.
• Prepare and distribute medications including chemotherapy.
• Competency with Pyxis automated dispensing systems.
• Ensure medications are properly barcoded.
• Repackage/unit-dose medications using MILT4.

Skills

Dose calculations

Aseptic technique

Customer service

Pharmacy software

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School

Tools

Pyxis

Cerner

PowerChart

Texium system

MILT4

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital works under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to prepare and distribute medications, including chemotherapy, in accordance with departmental procedures.

Responsibilities include mastering Pyxis dispensing, dose calculations, aseptic technique, and use of Cerner/PowerChart systems to streamline the workflow. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and excellent patient service in a fast-paced oncology setting.