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Curry Health Network
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$46,921 / year median in Oregon
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Full-time | On-site |
Gold Beach, OR Compensation Range:
$23.58- $35.
Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities:
Licensed Positions:
NOC Shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM): +$3.50/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday-11:59 PM Sunday): +$3.00/hour.Non-Licensed Positions:
NOC Shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM): +$3.00/hour. | Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday-11:59 PM Sunday): +$2.00/hour.JOB SUMMARY
The Oncology Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in the preparation, handling, and distribution of medications for oncology patients, including chemotherapy and other hazardous medications. This position plays a critical role in ensuring medications are compounded accurately and safely in accordance with USP <797>, USP <800>, and organizational policies. The Oncology Pharmacy Technician assists with sterile compounding, medication preparation, inventory management, and regulatory compliance while maintaining the highest standards of safety for patients and staff.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Sterile Compounding & Chemotherapy Preparation Assist pharmacists in preparing and compounding sterile and hazardous medications, including chemotherapy, using proper aseptic technique and equipment. Follow USP <797> and <800> standards, including appropriate garbing, cleanroom procedures, labeling, and documentation. Safety & Compliance Adhere to all hazardous drug handling, PPE, and spill management protocols. Maintain a clean, compliant compounding environment and promptly report any safety concerns or discrepancies. Medication Distribution & Inventory Support medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery for oncology patients. Monitor inventory, including stock levels, expiration dates, storage requirements, and assist with ordering and receiving supplies. Documentation & Administrative Support Maintain accurate compounding logs and records. Enter and update medication information in the pharmacy system and support pharmacists with documentation and reconciliation tasks. Collaboration Coordinate with pharmacists, nurses, and infusion staff to ensure timely medication preparation and communicate any delays, shortages, or concerns impacting patient care.SHARED VALUES
Service- We service with understanding. Teamwork
- We are one team
- each of us makes a difference. Curiosity
- We promote learning. Integrity
- we live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Active Pharmacy Technician license/registration as required by state law. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent) preferred. Previous hospital pharmacy experience required. Sterile compounding experience required. Chemotherapy compounding experience required. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of and proficient skill in sterile compounding techniques and cleanroom procedures, including hazardous drug compounding. Knowledge and understanding of USP <797> and USP <800> regulations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in medication preparation. Ability to work in a high-precision, safety-sensitive environment. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: None of the time: Taste of smell Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand, walk, push/ pull, stoop /kneel, crawl From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: sit, talk or hear, reach with hands Up 2/3 of the time and more: Use hands to finger, hand or feet This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows: None of the time : More than 100 pounds Up to 1/3 of the time: Up to 50 pounds From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: N/A Up to 2/3 of the time and more: N/A This job has special vision requirements as follows: Close Vision, Distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus Work Environment This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: None of the time: Wet, humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, work with explosives, risk of radiation, vibration Up to 1/3 of the time: Fumes from airborne particles, toxic or caustic , risk of electrical shock From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: N/A The typical noise level for the work environment is: Moderate Noise Hearing requirements: Ability to hear alarms on equipment, Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff This job requires the following repetitive motion actions: 0 hours: Repetitive use of foot control From 1- 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy From 3-4 hours per day: Grasping simple/light From 5-6 hours per day: Repetitive use of hands, fine dexterity From 7+ hours per day : N/A This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.