Pharmacy Technician

aoncology; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer & Blood Specialists of Arizona seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense chemotherapy under supervision, manage inventory, and liaise with nursing, physicians, and suppliers. The role requires accuracy, regulatory compliance, and teamwork across clinic operations.

Ideal candidates hold PTCB certification or pharmacy technician registration, with at least three years in healthcare and willingness to travel for educational and training sessions.

Qualifications

• PTCB Certification or registration as Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Minimum of three years' healthcare experience; clinical setting preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs under supervision and in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus medication dispensing system and ensure accurate dispensing and par-level management.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and purchasing to obtain special order medications and manage inventory.

Skills

Chemotherapy prep

Nucleus system

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

Education

PTCB Certification

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Nucleus system

Job description

Location: Cancer & Blood Specialists of Arizona Pay Range: $21.43 - $37.69

Position Summary

Maintains the ordering and stocking of medications and supplies as needed in the clinic. Under supervision of appropriate licensed healthcare professional as defined by State regulations, prepares and mixes medications. Coordinates with drug sales representatives, and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate drugs. Acts as liaison between Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Supervisor and Purchasing in obtaining special order medications.

Key Performance Areas

1. Medication Preparation & Dispensing

   Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under appropriate licensed supervision and in compliance with state regulations.

   Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus medication dispensing system and ensure accurate medication dispensing and par-level management.

   Review next-day orders with nursing staff to anticipate special medication needs.

2. Inventory, Supply, and Equipment Management

   Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and minimal waste.

   Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.

   Handle biohazardous waste disposal safely and compliantly, including recordkeeping and coordination with Accounting.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

   Maintain required records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, biohazard waste, and related pharmacy processes.

   Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws, patient privacy regulations, OSHA standards, and organizational policies.

4. Training & Collaboration

   Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus system workflows.

   Collaborate with nurses, physicians, supervisors, and pharmaceutical representatives as needed to support patient care and operational needs.

5. Operational Flexibility & Professional Responsibilities

   Support operations across multiple locations as needed and work overtime when required.

   Participate in mandatory meetings, including annual Safety/OSHA training.

Position Qualifications

Education

Following applicable state regulations, PTCB Certification or Registered as Pharmacy Technician is required.

Minimum Relevant Experience

Minimum of three years' experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid State Drivers License for travel to clinics is required.

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