Back to search
Position Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician - Oncology supports the Oncology/Infusion Pharmacy to provide safe and prompt pharmaceutical care to patients. The Pharmacy Technician - Oncology is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy. The Technician -Oncology role requires sterile IV room training and competencies, and chemotherapy IV preparation training and competencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- At least 18 years of age
- Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire
- Preferred: National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR will be required to become certified within one year of obtaining Technician in Training license
- Preferred: 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience
- Preferred: Proficiency and working knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing sterile products and subsequent completion of Chemotherapy IV preparation training
- Preferred: Completion of didactic training and written examination requirements for TCT role
Essential Job Functions for Technician - Intravenous and Chemotherapy Trained:
- Compound and dispense medications, IV medications, chemotherapy and hazardous medications under supervision of a pharmacist.
- Perform aseptic technique and use of closed system transfer devices.
- Ensure clean and safe operation of rooms and IV hoods.
- Distribute medication to all areas of the Cancer Center including accurately preparing restock bins to replenish automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances and hazardous medications.
- Supports workflow functions within the oncology pharmacy.
- Perform audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership .
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
- Computer applications, MS Office, internet applications and standard office equipment.
- Maintain competency with electronic health record.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
