Admixture/Pharmacy Technician-PRN
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 registered pharmacist. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. State laws may restrict compounding or mixing responsibilities to licensed individuals, so some incumbents may be prohibited from performing those tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and noting measurements, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- IV certification preferred.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
- Verify orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval, and ensure correct patient information and physician authorization.
- Admix medications as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
- Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Maintain the indigent patient drug program as assigned.
- Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Assist the lead admixture/pharmacy technician with ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate across departments.
- Assist with controlled-substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
- Dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs according to practice guidelines and state and federal law.
- Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for expiration, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
- Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
- Manage inventory and document quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates as appropriate.
- Support the medication use continuum, including label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies as directed.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
