Admixture Tech II

Florida Cancer Specialists•New Port Richey, FL

About The Position

The Admixture Tech II prepares hazardous and nonhazardous agents under the supervision of the dispensing practitioner. The role requires sterile product preparation techniques, an understanding of biological safety cabinets, and knowledge of antineoplastic and cytotoxic agents and the precautions needed when handling them. The technician is expected to maintain strong productivity and performance while contributing to patient care. The position manages medication and clinical-supply ordering and inventory, and coordinates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy operations, financial counselors, procurement, and other departments to obtain and track medications. The role also supports compliance with applicable safety, handling, documentation, and regulatory requirements. Admixture Tech floats must travel to meet clinic needs, with travel expectations of 75%–100% weekly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Professional pharmacy technician certification or equivalent; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is preferred.
At least one year of experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician, preferably in a clinical setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Medical terminology knowledge and attention to detail.
Fluency in English and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and independent-judgment skills.
Interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict-management, delegation, and diversity-awareness skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters effectively.
Strong customer focus and ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate across teams.
Ability to manage time, stress, competing priorities, and professional development; work independently with limited supervision; and work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
Float technicians must travel to meet clinic needs, with travel expectations of 75%–100% weekly.
Ability to meet the position's physical and mental requirements, as referenced in the position description.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
IV sterile admixture experience.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for accuracy, identify required products, and evaluate their suitability.
Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for medication admixtures.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications as ordered by the prescriber, accurately and on time.
Properly don and doff garb and personal protective equipment (PPE) for aseptic preparation and to prevent contamination.
Understand the appropriate use and limitations of PPE and ensure it functions properly.
Maintain required records and logs, including records for clinical research trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, cabinet and room cleaning, drug temperatures, controlled substances, and eyewash stations.
Order, stock, and dispense medical supplies and drugs.
Manage inventory through ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation to support patient safety, reduce waste, and preserve product integrity.
Complete education and training required by the organization and applicable state, federal, and regulatory agencies.
Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste in accordance with applicable regulations and standards, including USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, NIOSH, and environmental protection requirements.
Assess temperature-monitoring systems and track temperatures of ambient and refrigerated drugs.
Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement or reimbursement.
Collaborate 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.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Travel to clinics as needed when working as a float; float travel expectations are 75%–100% weekly.
Travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
Comply with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy when applicable.