Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Oncology Infusion

Job Description

Leads enterprise-level inventory operations, including procurement processes, formulary alignment, and perpetual inventory accuracy.

Oversees controlled substance programs, diversion prevention efforts, and compliance with DEA and institutional policies.

Conducts advanced audits and operations reviews to advise on inventory integrity analytics, cost containment strategies, medication shortage mitigation, and supply chain resilience.

Led system-wide medication safety initiatives, including risk mitigation, error prevention, and safety education.

Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Serves as a pharmacy safety champion and advisor to leadership.

Leads departmental training and ensures full compliance with USP, OSHA, and institutional safety standards.

Directs pharmacy compliance efforts, including audit preparation, documentation, and policy development.

Leads readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.

Advises on regulatory changes and ensures alignment with institutional goals.

Serves as a liaison to clinical, operational, and administrative teams to advance pharmacy services.

Collaborates actively to optimize patient care, resolve medication-related issues, and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.

Leads technician development programs, including onboarding, competency assessment, and career progression.

Mentors staff and contributes to workforce planning and engagement.

Independently leads strategic quality improvement, education, and practice advancement projects.

Leads training of new pharmacy technicians, precepts pharmacy technician students, and supports pharmacy residency experiences.

May determine competency or assist in formal performance assessments.

Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties with mastery across all core and advanced workflows, systems, and operational programs.

Demonstrates leadership in medication preparation, sterile and hazardous compounding, inventory and controlled substance management, and regulatory compliance.

Serves as a subject matter expert in advanced pharmacy services and operational strategy.

Provides oversight and strategic guidance across all pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, ADC management, and cleanroom environments.

Leads initiatives to improve distribution efficiency, resolve complex workflow issues, and implement best practices across service lines.

Oversees the preparation and dispensing of high-risk and sterile medications, including chemotherapy and investigational drugs, ensuring compliance with USP, , and standards.

Develops and enforces protocols to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality in medication handling and delivery.

Champions the optimization and integration of pharmacy automation systems, ADC platforms, and software tools.

Leads technology upgrades, system configuration, and cross-functional training initiatives.

Collaborates with informatics and IT teams to enhance system performance and user experience.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers
• Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to identify, mitigate, and escalate when necessary pharmacy operational or program issues
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation

Preferred Education

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Technical/Vocational School
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPht)

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$18.38 - $29.40