Pharmacy Tech

About the role

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. This position supports the Plano East location and will be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on candidate experience. The role offers a unique opportunity to build expertise across inventory management, sterile compounding, retail pharmacy operations, and research while making a meaningful impact on patient care. You'll join a collaborative, patient-centered team that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional growth. As we prepare to move into a brand-new facility featuring a spacious, state-of-the-art pharmacy, you'll be part of an exciting period of growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician
• Checks all orders for completeness of information
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization
• Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner per department guidelines, preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents
• Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs
• Assists in cleaning hoods daily, checking drugs monthly for outdates, and other quality assurance activities as assigned
• Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers
• Provides support with inventory control of medications
• Prepares labels
• Files and prepares billing
• Performs basic data entry into department automation
• Orders medication and supplies as directed
• Assists with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation

Qualifications

Level 1

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Entry-level experience in a pharmacy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law

Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)

• Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills
• I.V. certification preferred

Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum five years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience
• Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college-based program recommended

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Ability to read and note appropriate measurements
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range

Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with regular exposure to direct contact with patients and potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm; no weekends, call, or major holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program rewarding healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on select retailers