Pharmacy Technician - Oncology

American Oncology Partners, PA; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,083 - 47,651; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Partners, PA is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join their Fort Wayne clinic. The role includes preparing chemotherapy medications, managing inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a PTCB Certification and at least three years of relevant experience. This position requires a valid State Driver's License for occasional travel.

The successful candidate will also participate in training new staff and support operations across multiple locations as needed, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of patient care.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in healthcare, preferably as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Valid State Driver’s License for travel to clinics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs under supervision.
• Order, stock, and manage medical supplies and medications.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and pharmacy processes.
• Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff.
• Support operations across multiple locations and participate in mandatory meetings.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Inventory Management

Regulatory Compliance

Collaboration

Education

PTCB Certification

Registered as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology

Pay Range: $19.66 - $34.59

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

• Certifications / Licenses

  Valid State Driver’s License for travel to clinics is required.