Pharmacy Technician - Specialty, 340B & Oncology Infusions

Sarahbush; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 25,733 - 39,881; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialty to investigate and identify potential pharmacy diversion related to controlled substances or 340b acquisitions. The role supports audits, verifies prescriptions, and collaborates with leadership to enhance workflow and compliance.

The position involves compounding for specialty and oncology infusions, proper labeling, hazardous drug handling per USP , and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• High School is required.
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification (or Pharmacist Student Certificate) within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies 340B program knowledge to support audits, purchasing and replenishment tracking.
• Assists pharmacists in accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions or medication orders.
• Collaborates with pharmacy leadership to improve workflow, compliance and automation strategy.
• Compounds medications for specialty and oncology infusion in accordance with safety protocols.
• Ensures proper labeling, documentation and tracking of all medications dispensed or prepared.
• Handles hazardous drugs safely in accordance with USP <800>, using appropriate PPE and equipment.
• Maintains compliance with laws, regulations and institutional policies (e.g., HIPAA, DEA).
• Operates, manages and troubleshoots automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy technology.
• Participates in drug diversion prevention efforts, including monitoring and documentation.
• Performs required cleaning and environmental monitoring for sterile compounding areas.
• Prepares non-sterile compounded medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Prepares sterile compounded products (e.g., IVs, chemo, TPNs) following <797> guidelines.
• Receives, stores and manages medication inventory; checks for expired or recalled products.
• Reviews medication coding, billing and reimbursement for accuracy and compliance.
• Supports EMR medication build, including updates and testing of order sets or CPOE tools.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (within 60 days of hire)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (within 2 years of hire) or Pharmacist Student Certificate

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialty to investigate and identify potential pharmacy diversion related to controlled substances or 340b acquisitions. The role supports audits, verifies prescriptions, and collaborates with leadership to enhance workflow and compliance.

The position involves compounding for specialty and oncology infusions, proper labeling, hazardous drug handling per USP , and ensuring regulatory adherence.