Pharmacy Technician - Oncology *Sign On*

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

American Oncology Management Company seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support chemotherapy preparation, dispensing, inventory, and regulatory documentation in Lone Star Oncology clinics. You will coordinate with nursing, physicians, and suppliers, maintain the Nucleus system, and ensure patient safety and compliance.

Requires PTCB certification or active pharmacy tech registration, a minimum of three years in healthcare, and occasional travel to educational meetings. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification or active registration is required.
• Minimum of three years in healthcare, preferably clinical settings.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under supervision.
• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus dispensing system.
• Review orders with nursing staff to anticipate special medication needs.
• Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications, ensuring inventory levels.
• Perform maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage pump documentation.
• Maintain records for compassionate drug programs and clinical trials.
• Assist in training staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus workflows.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician

PTCB Certification

Nucleus system

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

PTCB Certification or registered as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Nucleus medication dispensing system

OSHA safety protocols

Job description

Location:

Lone Star Oncology

Hiring Range:

$16.00 - $30.21*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

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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