Oncology Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Compounding

Brown University Health; New Shoreham (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician Specialist for Oncology and Sterile Compounding. You will perform sterile and non-sterile compounding for oncology infusions, following USP 797/800 and NIOSH guidelines, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Under supervision of an Oncology Pharmacist and Technician Supervisor, you will support with inventory management, documentation, and training of staff to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• RI Pharmacy Technician II license required (unrestricted).
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a pharmacy technician, including 2 years in investigational, oncology and/or sterile compounding.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automation, and PCs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to multi-task.
• Must obtain internal IV and oncology credentialing within 2 months of hire and maintain semi-annually.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Under supervision of an Oncology Pharmacist, ensures sterile compounding environment and equipment are cleaned and maintained aseptically.
• Performs hand hygiene and garbing per SOPs.
• Performs sterile compounding per USP 797/800 and NIOSH recommendations.
• Performs non-sterile compounding per USP 795/800 and NIOSH recommendations.
• Completes accurate documentation of compounded medications per policy.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of investigational medications per protocol.
• Performs computer activities for compounding and follows product documentation and check processes.
• Sets up, calibrates, and operates ancillary compounding equipment (pumps).
• Delivers compounded medication with proper storage location requirements based on stability.
• Collaborates with oncology and purchasing teams to procure medications and supplies timely.
• Collaborates to ensure segregation of oncology and other hazardous meds.
• Manages inventory: receiving, sorting, stocking, rotation, expiration checking, disposal.
• Tracks temperature and environmental controls; triages out-of-range issues.
• Transfers medications to off-site satellite locations as needed.
• Performs recordkeeping and filing; aggregates workload statistics.
• Participates in orientation and training of technicians, interns, and externs.
• Exhibits proactive problem solving to address oncology service issues.
• Performs all duties of other Pharmacy Technician categories as required.

Skills

Oncology pharmacy

Sterile compounding

Inventory management

Documentation

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RI Pharmacy Technician II license

National Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician Specialist for Oncology and Sterile Compounding. You will perform sterile and non-sterile compounding for oncology infusions, following USP 797/800 and NIOSH guidelines, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Under supervision of an Oncology Pharmacist and Technician Supervisor, you will support with inventory management, documentation, and training of staff to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.