Pharmacy Technician – Oncology, Various Locations

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Clarita, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 12/10/2024 Salary Range: $32.77 - 43.22 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 21025

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Tech Supervisor, Assistant Director of Infusion and Hem/Onc Pharmacy Services, Clinic MSO, and HLT III, the Pharmacy Technician II (Float) plays a vital role in supporting ambulatory patient care.

The role involves preparing sterile products, including chemotherapy, investigational drugs, biologicals, and prescriptions, as well as maintaining inventory and workspace by ensuring proper organization and timely ordering of supplies. Additional responsibilities include assisting with medication prior authorizations and patient assistance programs, managing refill requests and patient-related communications, and performing tasks assigned by pharmacy management to support operational excellence.

This role requires traveling to multiple locations.

Salary Range: $32.77-43.22 per hour

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical abbreviations.
• Knowledge of metric and apothecary systems units to be able to read prescriptions, convert units when necessary and measure products as appropriate.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical generic/trade names and dosage forms.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to accurately count units of product needed to complete an order.
• Ability to accurately select correct product needed to complete an order including product, strength, quantity, and manufacturer.
• Skill in operating data-entry keyboard for data entry and retrieval on computer system.
• Skill to prepare prescription label with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in preparing intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
• Ability to determine appropriate syringe, set, needle etc., to use for compounding IV solutions.
• Knowledge of cytotoxic drug therapy handling/preparation and disposal requirements.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with supervision.
• Skill in interacting effectively, respectfully, and diplomatically with the public and with