Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Aseptic Compounding and Dispensing

• Prepare chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biologic agents under strict aseptic conditions using vertical flow hoods and closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs).
  
• Perform final accuracy checks on prepared doses (drug, diluent, dose volume, and patient identity) prior to verification by a pharmacist.
  
• Label and package oncology medications in compliance with hazardous drug handling standards.
  
• Maintain competency in non-hazardous and hazardous sterile compounding techniques.
  

Clinical Collaboration and Patient Care

• Manage the procurement, receipt, and storage of all oncology pharmaceuticals, including investigational drugs.
  
• Monitor stock levels of high-cost and critical cancer therapies to prevent shortages and wastage.
  
• Conduct daily temperature monitoring and environmental checks for refrigerators and freezers storing biologics.
  
• Coordinate with suppliers to manage consignment stock and just-in-time ordering for expensive agents.
  

Medication Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols for handling hazardous drugs.
  
• Participate in daily cleanliness and decontamination of the sterile preparation area.
  
• Assist in documenting and reporting near misses, compounding errors, or equipment malfunctions.
  
• Support the Clinical Pharmacist in audits related to hazardous drug handling and aseptic technique competency.
  

Clinical Support and Documentation

• Obtain and verify patient-specific information (e.g., allergies, body surface area, renal function) to support the pharmacist’s clinical check.
  
• Maintain accurate records of batch numbers, expiry dates, and compounding logs for traceability.
  
• Assist with medication reconciliation by obtaining accurate home medication lists from patients/caregivers.
  
• Manage the workflow of the oncology pharmacy satellite to minimize patient wait times for dispensed medications.
  

Technology and Automation

• Operate oncology-specific pharmacy information systems for order entry and labelling.
  
• Utilize barcode scanning technology to verify drugs and patients during the dispensing process.
  
• Support the implementation of dose-banding protocols to optimize workflow.