Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Join a dynamic pharmacy team in a state-of-the-art cancer center located in downtown Phoenix. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support critical medication preparation, distribution, and inventory functions. This role offers exposure to both outpatient infusion and inpatient pharmacy settings, with opportunities for cross-training and career advancement.

• Prepare and dispense medications accurately in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous drug handling, following USP <795> , <797> , and <800> guidelines.
• Manage automated dispensing systems (Omnicell/Pyxis), ensuring proper stocking and inventory accuracy.
• Deliver medications promptly to clinical areas to support patient care workflows.
• Maintain inventory levels, process medication returns, and handle charging/crediting functions.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and maintain detailed documentation.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and coordinated care.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and proper handling of controlled substances.
• Cross-train in specialty areas such as outpatient neurology infusion and inpatient pharmacy.

• Active CPhT certification
• Minimum 1 year of infusion compounding experience
• Experience with Omnicell or Pyxis automated shelving systems
• Strong data entry and medication processing skills
• Familiarity with IV and chemotherapy compounding
• Ability to restock automated dispensing machines accurately

• 1+ years of chemotherapy compounding experience

This role is based on the infusion floor of the cancer center (2nd floor), with occasional work in the outpatient pharmacy located 3 miles away. The facility is recognized as a healthy workplace and encourages professional growth, offering opportunities to pick up additional shifts and advance within both the cancer center and inpatient teams.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

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