PRN Pharmacy Technician

Messino Cancer Centers; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Messino Cancer Centers in Asheville, NC seeks a PRN Pharmacy Technician for part-time shifts. You will prepare and mix chemotherapy medications under licensed supervision, operate the Nucleus system, and coordinate with nursing staff to review next-day orders.

You will manage inventory, maintain regulatory records, assist in training, and support multiple locations with overtime as needed. A valid state license and PTCB certification or registration are required; occasional travel to meetings

Qualifications

• Education: PTCB Certification or Registered as Pharmacy Technician per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under licensed supervision.
• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus medication dispensing system and ensure accurate 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 inventory levels and minimal waste.
• Maintain records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, biosafety, and related processes; ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Assist in training new staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus workflows.
• Support operations across locations and participate in mandatory safety/OSHA training.

Education

PTCB Certification or Registered as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

PRN Pharmacy Technician### PRN Pharmacy TechnicianApply: US-NC-Asheville: Part time: Posted 5 Days Ago: JR7577**Location:**Messino Cancer Centers**Hiring Range:**$18.00 - $28.08# 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.