Pharmacy Technician - Oncology

American Oncology Management Company; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star Oncology in Kyle, Texas seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, inventory, and regulatory compliance in a clinical setting. Under supervision, you will prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs, manage the Nucleus dispensing system, and coordinate with nursing and purchasing to ensure timely patient care.

Some travel to educational meetings may be required. PTCB certification or registration is required.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification or Pharmacy Technician registration is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support operations across multiple locations as needed and work overtime when required.
• Participate in mandatory meetings, including annual Safety/OSHA training.

Education

PTCB Certification

Registered as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Nucleus medication dispensing system

Job description

Location:

Lone Star Oncology

Hiring Range:

$16.00 - $30.21

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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