Admixture and Specialty Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Join a dynamic team passionate about providing exceptional care to patients. Under direct supervision of a physician in a clinic admixture room, you will perform the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist. You will support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under physician supervision.
• Check all orders for completeness of information, verifying patient details and proper physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner, following department and OSHA guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain accurate records.
• Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and records for protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Document medication lot numbers and support inventory control of medications.
• Prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and perform basic data entry into department automation.
• Order medication and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of pharmacy technician or other related healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy calculations, and related medical technology.
• Graduation from VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program desired.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board required.
• Intravenous drug and Chemotherapy compounding experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

The role typically requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, as well as the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting or standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Free Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage.
• 401k plan with company contribution.
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program for retailers.
• Free Parking.

Pay

$24.50 - $31.00 per hour.