About this role
Overview
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Days, 7:30am - 4:30pm, 32 hours weekly
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Cancer Care Romeoville
• Location: Romeoville, IL 60446
Sterile compounding experience; hazardous compounding experience strongly preferred.Experience in hospital or acute care setting preferrred.
Responsibilities
The chemotherapy pharmacy technician is trained and proficient in the sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques required for the handling of hazardous drugs. The technician primarily works in the IV room compounding hazardous drug products for hospitals with significant oncology programs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. 1 year of sterile compounding experience required
3. 3 years of related pharmacy experience preferred
4. National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Chemo Certification or similar required
5. State Pharmacy Technician License and Registration required (if required per state regulations)
6. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date (this requirement may be waived for current pharmacy students enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy
Pay Transparency
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.50 to $34.04. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf
Other facts
About Mercy Medical Center
For over 150 years, Mercy Medical Center has been a beacon of hope for the Baltimore area. The Sisters of Mercy have held steadfast to the belief that the provision of high quality health care recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual. Mercy’s mission is rooted in respecting humanity and delivering care that is marked by courtesy, respect and compassion for all.
Mercy Medical Center is a hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Located in downtown Baltimore at 345 St. Paul Place, Mercy provides primary care and specialty services in Canton, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Hunt Valley, Lutherville, Manchester, Overlea, and Reisterstown. Recognized for the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health & Medicine, Orthopedics, Cancer, Digestive Health & Liver Disease, and more, Mercy includes many physicians named among Baltimore's best doctors. In 2010 Mercy's campus expanded with the addition of new $400+ million, 20-story replacement hospital, The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, which features 26 state-of-the-art operating rooms and at least 196 private inpatient rooms.
Mercy has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including:
· Magnet Recognition for Nursing excellence (three times)
· America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for three consecutive years (2023–2025)
· America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek in 2025.
· America's Best Midsize Employers award by Forbes in 2025
· America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes in 2025
· 46 Physicians named among the regions "Top Doctors" in the November 2025 issue of Baltimore Magazine
Stella Maris is also under Mercy Health Services, Inc, which is Central Maryland's largest long-term/geriatric care facility located in Timonium, MD.
What you'll do
- The chemotherapy pharmacy technician is responsible for compounding hazardous drug products in the IV room for hospitals with significant oncology programs. They must be trained and proficient in both sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques.
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