Pharmacy Technician (Sterile Compounding - Hematology/Oncology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pharmacy Technician (Sterile Compounding – Hematology/Oncology)

Description

This specialized role performs complex duties preparing sterile chemotherapeutic agents and hematologic therapies within an IV cleanroom and inpatient pharmacy sterile compounding areas. The technician independently supports sterile product setup for dispensing, recordkeeping, review of IV administration records, and assists with routine inquiries and surveys while maintaining high accuracy and productivity. Work includes compounding and dispensing hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and nonsterile medications in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound sterile and nonsterile hazardous and non-hazardous medications in designated compounding and non-sterile preparation areas

• Set up sterile products for dispensing in an IV cleanroom suite

• Complete appropriate records and review IV administration records

• Perform accurate product identification, selection, labeling, dosage calculation, and compounding using package literature and written procedural guidelines

• Receive hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory per NIOSH guidance, store correctly, rotate stock, and remove/replace outdated items

• Maintain IV cleanroom and pharmacy satellites; support inpatient unit dose processing and sterile non-hazardous parental medications

• Operate automated medication dispensing systems and follow inpatient pharmacy workflow

• Use and maintain technical working knowledge of compounding equipment and supplies (e.g., admixing pumps, needles, syringes)

• Apply USP <797>, <800>, and <795> standards and required annual competencies; follow EPA, NIOSH, VHA directives, and DEA regulations

• Assist with editing service policy and procedures; maintain knowledge of VA, DEA, and Joint Commission regulations

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation and required onboarding

• Successful completion of required urinalysis screening (if selected)

• Selective Service registration as applicable

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

• Meet physical requirements, including lifting/carrying packages up to 50 pounds and dexterity for equipment operation

• For GS-08: 1 year experience equivalent to GS-07 and demonstrated KSAs in specialized pharmacy concepts/principles, training/orienting staff and students, and ability to evaluate and coordinate specialized workflow

• Active national certification requirement for positions above full performance level (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT as applicable)

Benefits

A federal career with a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent) and hiring agency specifics.