Pharmacy Technician II (Oncology)

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Salary: $18.73–$28.81 per hour

Company

Maryland Oncology Hematology provides cancer care through more than 15 locations across Maryland and Washington, DC.

What you will do

• Prepare, compound, and admix oncology and non-oncology medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Verify medication orders for completeness, accuracy, insurance approval, patient information, and physician authorization.
• Calculate dosage volumes and maintain accurate medication labels, records, temperature logs, and patient assistance documentation.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including quantities, lot numbers, expiration dates, drug supplies, and controlled-substance records.
• Perform daily hood cleaning, medication expiration checks, quality assurance documentation, and admixture-area maintenance.
• Dispose of materials used in IV medication preparation in accordance with practice guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills.
• Current knowledge of pharmacy procedures, medication preparation, inventory control, and applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to work under pharmacist supervision, maintain accurate records, adapt to changing priorities, and uphold quality standards.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, read measurements, perform manual and finger dexterity tasks, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in an environment with patient contact and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Nice to have

• IV certification.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate, unless required by state law.
• Experience providing guidance or training to junior pharmacy staff.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive oncology-care environment focused on patients, physicians, and colleagues.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
• Work is performed under the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards.