Pharmacy Technician- Chemotherapy
Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will primarily work within the mixing room, dedicating approximately 90% of your time to compounding medications upon receipt of orders. This role is crucial in ensuring that nurses have the necessary medications to administer to patients. You will also be responsible for taking inventory of medications and supplies, placing orders for medication, and compounding chemo, some irons, and pre-medications, typically preparing 20-30 bags per day.
Responsibilities
* Compound medications, primarily in the mixing room.
* Take inventory of medications and supplies.
* Place orders for medications.
* Prepare and compound chemo, some irons, and pre-medications, typically 20-30 bags daily.
* Read and interpret orders accurately.
Essential Skills
* 1-2 years of mixing experience (even a year is acceptable).
* Experience in pharmacy and IV compounding.
* Ability to read and interpret orders.
* Strong punctuality.
* Ability to work independently.
* Must hold a pharmacy tech license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Oncology experience preferred.
* Experience in iron mixing, biologics handling, and drug dilution is advantageous.
Work Environment
The position operates Monday through Friday, with working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The work environment involves being the sole pharmacy technician on site, collaborating with a team of 5-7 nurses and technicians in a leading cancer treatment center. The setting offers a smaller, close-knit environment with opportunities for immediate feedback from management and potential for growth. The facility is part of a network that includes more than 90 cancer specialists, serving 23,000 new patients annually.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tinton Falls, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tinton Falls,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
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As a Pharmacy Technician, you will primarily work within the mixing room, dedicating approximately 90% of your time to compounding medications upon receipt of orders. This role is crucial in ensuring that nurses have the necessary medications to administer to patients. You will also be responsible for taking inventory of medications and supplies, placing orders for medication, and compounding chemo, some irons, and pre-medications, typically preparing 20-30 bags per day.
Responsibilities
* Compound medications, primarily in the mixing room.
* Take inventory of medications and supplies.
* Place orders for medications.
* Prepare and compound chemo, some irons, and pre-medications, typically 20-30 bags daily.
* Read and interpret orders accurately.
Essential Skills
* 1-2 years of mixing experience (even a year is acceptable).
* Experience in pharmacy and IV compounding.
* Ability to read and interpret orders.
* Strong punctuality.
* Ability to work independently.
* Must hold a pharmacy tech license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Oncology experience preferred.
* Experience in iron mixing, biologics handling, and drug dilution is advantageous.
Work Environment
The position operates Monday through Friday, with working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The work environment involves being the sole pharmacy technician on site, collaborating with a team of 5-7 nurses and technicians in a leading cancer treatment center. The setting offers a smaller, close-knit environment with opportunities for immediate feedback from management and potential for growth. The facility is part of a network that includes more than 90 cancer specialists, serving 23,000 new patients annually.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tinton Falls, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Tinton Falls,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
Apply Now