Admixture Tech II Float

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Kissimmee, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admixture Tech II Float will support multiple clinics within the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) network. This role is crucial for providing world-class cancer care by ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of medications, including hazardous agents, under the supervision of a dispensing practitioner. The technician will utilize sterile product preparation techniques, understand biological safety cabinets, and possess knowledge of antineoplastic/cytotoxic agents and their safe handling. The role also involves managing medication and supply inventory, acting as a liaison between various departments, and maintaining meticulous records. Admixture Techs are expected to maintain high productivity and performance while contributing to overall patient care. This float position requires significant travel to meet clinic needs, with expectations of 75%-100% weekly travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.
Professional pharmacy technician certification (or equivalent), required; preferably Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Minimum of one year experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician, preferably in a clinical setting.
Critical thinking skills including solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation) is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
Fluency in the English language as well as strong communication skills to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
Strong customer focus.
Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through best practices, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as maintain positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.
Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.
Medical terminology and attention to detail, required.
Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

Nice To Haves

College degree, preferred.
IV sterile admixture experience, preferred.
IV sterile compounding experience is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders to ensure accuracy, ascertain the products needed, and evaluate their suitability.
Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for the admixture of ordered medications.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications as ordered by the prescriber in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform proper donning and doffing of garb to ensure aseptic preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.
Understand the appropriate use and limitations of any selected Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure it functions properly.
Adequately don and doff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent damage and reduce the spread of contamination.
Maintain necessary records and logs including, but not limited to, clinical research trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, biological safety cabinet cleaning, mixing room cleaning, refrigerated and ambient drug temperatures, controlled substances, and eye wash stations.
Order, stock, and dispense medical supplies and drugs.
Manage inventory, including ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation, to ensure patient safety, reduce waste, and product integrity.
Complete all education and training required by organization, state, federal, and regulatory agencies.
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following state and federal regulations, including but not limited to USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, NIOSH, and State and Federal Departments of Environmental Protection.
Assess temperature monitoring systems and track the accurate temperature of all ambient and refrigerated drugs.
Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges and initiate drug replacement/reimbursement.
Collaborate with various departments (i.e., Patient Financial Navigators, Procurement) to track and order all patient's drugs to minimize interruption in patient care.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Pharmacy Operations Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager.
Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support the team and FCS.
Travel to meet clinic needs, with travel expectations for floats being 75%-100% weekly.
Comply with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.