Pharmacy Technician - Oncology and Infusion

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support Oncology and Infusion therapy medication distribution in a hospital setting. The role includes sterile IV compounding, chemotherapy preparation under supervision, and collaboration with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

Responsibilities include preparing medications, maintaining Pyxis cabinets, processing orders (including STAT), delivering meds to care areas, and supporting regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of sterile IV compounding and chemotherapy preparation experience.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration/licensure or Pharmacy Intern license required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, package, and distribute medications for inpatient care areas.
• Refill and maintain Pyxis dispensing cabinets, including inventory management.
• Process and prioritize medication orders, including urgent STAT requests.
• Prepare sterile IV admixtures and chemotherapy medications under pharmacist supervision (Tier III).
• Deliver medications and supplies to nursing units and patient care areas.
• Maintain medication inventory and assist with drug order receiving and storage.
• Conduct medication storage inspections and support regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Maintain records related to medication use, inventory, and charges.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Follow hospital, pharmacy, and regulatory policies to ensure safety and excellence.

Skills

Sterile IV compounding

Chemotherapy preparation

Pharmacy technician license

PTCB certification

Inventory management

Medication safety

Tools

Pyxis

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Join Trinity Health Of New England's Pharmacy team and play a vital role in supporting safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution for Oncology and Infusion therapy patients. . Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in processing medication orders, preparing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring patients receive the medications they need. Tier III technicians may also prepare sterile IV medications and chemotherapy products under pharmacist supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, package, and distribute medications for inpatient care areas.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis), including medication loading, inventory management, and troubleshooting.
• Process and prioritize medication orders, including urgent STAT requests.
• Prepare sterile IV admixtures and chemotherapy medications using aseptic technique (Tier III).
• Deliver medications and supplies to nursing units and patient care areas. .
• Maintain medication inventory, stock pharmacy work areas, and assist with drug order receiving and storage.
• Conduct medication storage inspections and support regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records related to medication use, inventory, and charges.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support exceptional patient care.
• Follow all hospital, pharmacy, and regulatory policies to ensure medication safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of sterile IV compounding and chemotherapy preparation experience required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration/licensure or Pharmacy Intern license required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in hospital, inpatient, infusion, or retail pharmacy settings.
• Knowledge of pharmacy automation systems, medication distribution, and sterile compounding.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking and physical activity in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

About The Cancer Center

Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farber's nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New England's commitment to delivering exceptional, locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources and best practices, patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together, we are building a stronger, more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.