PRN Pharmacy Technician

Messino Cancer Centers; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Messino Cancer Centers is seeking a part-time PRN Pharmacy Technician in Asheville, NC. The role entails preparing and mixing chemotherapy under supervision, managing Nucleus dispensing workflows, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet next-day medication needs.

Responsibilities include inventory control, biosafety compliance, and recordkeeping for compassionate programs and trials. Travel to educational meetings may be required; OSHA training and safety compliance are expected.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification or state registration as Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare, preferably clinical as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for educational and research meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under licensed supervision.
• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus system for accurate dispensing and par-level management.
• Review next-day orders with nursing staff to anticipate medication needs.
• Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications to maintain inventory levels.
• Maintain records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, and biohazard waste.
• Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff on chemotherapy prep and Nucleus workflows.
• Support operations across multiple locations and participate in required overtime and safety trainings.

Skills

Chemotherapy preparation

Nucleus system proficiency

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

PTCB Certification or Registered Pharmacy Technician (state)

Tools

Nucleus dispensing system

Job description

## PRN Pharmacy TechnicianApply: US-NC-Asheville: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR7317**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.