Frisco

The US Oncology Network•McKinney, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician for a FLOAT position supporting multiple locations in McKinney, Allen, and Frisco. The primary focus will be on Allen and McKinney locations. The hours for this role are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible. The company offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for eligible roles. The Pharmacy Admixture Tech, under the supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist, performs technical, non-judgmental tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control within a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy. Tasks are subject to verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist. Adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program is required. Specific state laws may restrict certain individuals from performing compounding or mixing tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.
Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Minimum five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area.
Adaptability: 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.
Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions, even under conditions of uncertainty.
Work Commitment: Sets high performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
Quality Commitment: 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.

Nice To Haves

IV certification Preferred.
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper 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.
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.