PRN Pharmacy Technician

American Oncology Network; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Oncology Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to maintain medication preparation and dispensing, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role supports chemotherapy preparation, documentation, and collaboration with Physicians, Nursing, and Purchasing.

The candidate should have PTCB certification or be registered as a pharmacy technician, with at least three years in healthcare and willingness to travel for educational and research meetings.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification or registered as Pharmacy Technician required.
• 3 years healthcare experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under supervision.
• Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus dispensing system and ensure accurate dispensing.
• Review next-day orders with nursing staff and manage inventory levels with minimal waste.
• Assist in training staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus workflows.
• Support multiple locations and participate in mandatory meetings, including Safety/OSHA training.

Skills

Pharmacy Tech

Nucleus system

Education

PTCB Certification or Pharmacy Tech Registration

Tools

Nucleus system

Job description

Location: Georgia Oncology and Hematology Consultants

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.