Admixture/Pharmacy Technician-PRN

The US Oncology Network • Roanoke, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist working within a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the Admixture Tech II/Pharmacy Tech II performs advanced technical, non-judgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state laws may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities; hence, certain incumbents may be prohibited from these tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area.
• Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity.
• Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions, even under conditions of uncertainty.
• Sets high-performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improves efficiencies.
• Provides guidance and training to junior staff; demonstrates the ability to lead and mentor within the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Verify all orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval; ensure proper patient information and physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Maintain indigent patient drug program as assigned.
• Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Assist lead admixture/pharmacy technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate in all departments.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
• Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
• Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, and order medications and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.

Benefits

• The general pay scale for this position at BRCC is $15.42- $23.75. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED