Mixing Pharmacist

Why Join Our Team?

At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

About the Role

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a Mixing Pharmacist to join our dynamic team in Poughkeepsie, NY. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $63 per hour, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid time off, and 8 paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemotherapeutic and biologic medications under aseptic technique.
• Verify patient information and ensure that the drug to be prepared matches the physician's order.
• Perform and verify mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug dosage and volume.
• Support & Coordination: Provide support with inventory control of medications, manage drug inventory utilizing a Nucleus Inventory Management Cabinet (or other comparable system), assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the hood and surrounding areas, assist in ordering supplies and medications, receive and restock medications.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs and waste materials following OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
• Maintain proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers.
• Clinical Support: Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner as per departmental guidelines, prepare all drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines, assist in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all non-hazardous and hazardous drugs.
• Safety: Utilize appropriate PPE, ventilation equipment, and/or other safety devices per manufacturer and organizational guidelines, properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo medications.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist (Required)
• Proficient in regulatory USP 797/800 guidelines
• Two years of experience as a Pharmacist (Preferred)
• Hospital or outpatient infusion setting experience that includes IV compounding of chemo and non-chemo infusions (Preferred)
• Previous Oncology experience with Chemo or IV experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of hazardous drugs and safe handling precautions
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations
• Able to effectively work as part of a team in a high volume/fast-paced environment while in a self-directed role
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and healthcare professionals
• Experience with EMR’s
• Attention to detail and professional conduct

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation to travel between NYCBS locations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, organized, and dedicated to helping people