Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician

2 months ago

New York, United States New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Full time
Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician
Staten Island, NY

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we foster an environment where passionate professionals thrive. Our 200+ oncologists, hematologists, and staff across 25 locations are united by a mission: redefining what's possible against cancer and blood disorders. With cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and a patient-first philosophy, we're innovators reshaping modern medicine. Join our rapidly growing organization serving over 50,000 patients annually and unlock new frontiers in healing and hope

In this role you will:
  • Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients and to evaluate their suitability.
  • Aseptic compounding of medication preparations, chemotherapy and biotherapy using proper aseptic technique under Chemotherapy Hoods.
  • Assess the identity, strength or purity of medications.
  • Verify patient information and proper physician’s authorization.
  • Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
  • Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for compounding of ordered medications.
  • Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines and preparing all drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
  • Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
  • Assist in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all non-hazardous and hazardous drugs. •
  • Maintain proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
  • Provide support with inventory control of medications.
  • Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the hood and surrounding areas
  • Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
  • Enter and remove medications into and from the Nucleus System.
  • Conduct routine medication inventories including monitoring for expired drugs and assist with inventory control of medications in the infusion room, storage room and satellite locations.
  • Assist in ordering supplies and medication. Receive and restock medications.
We require:
  • High School Graduate/GED/ Equivalent Work
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with PTCB.
  • Minimum 2 years of hospital or outpatient infusion setting experience that includes IV compounding of chemo and non-chemo infusions.
  • Previous Oncology experience preferred.
  • Chemo or IV compounding experience.
  • 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
  •  Knowledge of hazardous drugs
  • Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environments.
  • Candidates should be detail oriented, organized and dedicated to helping people.
  • Proficient in regulatory USP 797/800 guidelines
  • A complete understating of calculations relating to dosage.
Salary up to $30 per hour.
 Benefits including Tuition Reimbursement, Health Insurance on day 1 of employment, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long term disability, 401k Plan, generous PTO time, 8 paid holidays (2 floating) and more.
Visit our website at: nycancer.com and follow us on Facebook.
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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