ONCOLOGY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

• CTC PHARMACY (1422)
  
  

Ogdensburg, NY

Allied Health Professional

Full Time, day shift, 7:30 am-4 pm

Posted 03/21/2025

Req # 8377

CHMC –CTC Pharmacy-Oncology Pharmacy Technician – Full-time- Day Shift – 7:30a-4p -Requisition 8377

Pay Range: $17.45-$22.25 *

An Oncology Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing hazardous and non-hazardous medications, management of drug and IV compounding supply inventory, and routine disinfection and cleaning of the IV Room Suite. Must maintain an ability to perform work accurately with an emphasis on attention to detail. Oncology technicians must have a thorough knowledge of drug nomenclature and exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the potential adverse events associated with medication dispensing. All activities are performed under the supervision of a pharmacist in accordance with New York State and federal law.

Reports To:

Director of Pharmacy

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Pharmacy Technician certifiction required before completion of 1950 working hours
• Handling of Hazardous Drugs and USP 800 Certification
• Pharmacy Technician Registration with New York State Board of Pharmacy required for compounding tasks and responsibilities
  
  

Required:

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient keyboarding and computation skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information
• Maintaining quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Ability to implement and support procedures and programs pertaining to patient safety and security
• Exhibit proficient communication skills and ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a variety of personalities
• Ability to sustain attention to detail and accuracy as it pertains to the monitoring and documentation of information
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients
• Maintaining sterility of the IV Clean Room Suite by following established daily and monthly cleaning and disinfection protocols
• Familiarity with non-hazardous and Hazardous medications and the ability to differentiate between the two
• Experience working with Closed-System-Transfer-Devices and an understanding of how these devices work to protect patient’s and staff
• Knowledge of and the ability to exhibit proper aseptic technique when performing IV compounding procedures
• Exhibit the ability to perform proper garbing and hand hygiene procedures
• Familiarity with sterile IV compounding standards set forth by USP chapter 800
  
  

Preferred:

• Six to twelve months of hospital or community pharmacy experience
• Three to six months of sterile IV compounding experience
• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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