Admixture Tech II

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Tavares, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admixture Tech II performs complex technical duties preparing hazardous and nonhazardous medications under the supervision of a dispensing practitioner. The role requires sterile product preparation techniques, understanding of biological safety cabinets, and knowledge of antineoplastic and cytotoxic agents and the precautions required to handle them. The technician is expected to maintain high productivity while recognizing the role’s contribution to patient care. The position maintains medication and clinical-supply inventory and coordinates special-order medications with physicians, nursing, pharmacy operations, financial counselors, procurement, and other departments. Admixture Tech floats travel to clinics as needed, with stated travel expectations of 75%–100% weekly. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position also requires occasional travel to educational and research meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Professional pharmacy technician certification or equivalent; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from PTCB is preferred.
At least one year of experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills; ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict-management skills, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and emotionally charged matters appropriately.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Fluency in English and ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
Strong customer focus and ability to foster quality, performance, operational excellence, collaboration, and positive relationships.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and remotely as required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness to travel occasionally for educational and research meetings and training; admixture floats must travel to meet clinic needs.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
IV sterile admixture experience.
Experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for accuracy, identify needed products, and evaluate their suitability.
Calculate appropriate drug measurements for ordered medication admixtures.
Prepare prescribed sterile and non-sterile medications accurately and on time.
Don and doff garments and personal protective equipment properly to support aseptic preparation and prevent contamination.
Maintain records and logs, including those for clinical research trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, cleaning, drug temperatures, controlled substances, and eyewash stations.
Order, stock, and dispense medical supplies and medications.
Manage inventory through ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation to support patient safety, reduce waste, and preserve product integrity.
Complete required organizational, state, federal, and regulatory education and training.
Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste according to applicable regulations, including USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, NIOSH, and environmental protection requirements.
Assess temperature-monitoring systems and track ambient and refrigerated medication temperatures.
Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement or reimbursement.
Coordinate with departments such as Patient Financial Navigators and Procurement to track and order patient medications and minimize interruptions in care.
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Pharmacy Operations Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager, and provide additional support to the team and FCS as needed.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Travel to clinics to meet clinic needs when working as an admixture float, and comply with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.