Admixture Tech II

Florida Cancer Specialists•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Admixture Tech II prepares hazardous and nonhazardous medications 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 their safe handling. The technician supports patient care through accurate, timely preparation of sterile and non-sterile medications, medication and supply inventory management, and coordination with physicians, nursing, pharmacy operations, financial counselors, and procurement. This is a float position supporting clinics in Winter Park Village, Lake Nona, Kissimmee, Sebring, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, Orange City, Deland, and Orlando. Floats are expected to travel 75%–100% weekly to meet clinic needs. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Professional pharmacy technician certification or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician.
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict-management skills, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening; English fluency; and ability to communicate with a wide variety of people.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and maintain positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivation and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and handle competing demands from varied stakeholders and sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions; float role requires travel 75%–100% weekly.
Medical terminology knowledge and attention to detail.
Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Ability to meet the position's physical and mental requirements; the posting refers to the final page of the position description for details.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for accuracy, determine required products, and evaluate their suitability.
Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for medication admixtures.
Prepare prescribed sterile and non-sterile medications accurately and promptly.
Properly don and doff garb and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support aseptic preparation and prevent contamination.
Understand the appropriate use and limitations of PPE.
Maintain required records and logs, including those for clinical trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, 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 training required by the organization and applicable state, federal, and regulatory agencies.
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 temperatures of ambient and refrigerated drugs.
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 drugs and minimize interruptions in care.
Travel to clinics as needed to meet clinic needs and comply with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Pharmacy Operations Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager, and support the team and FCS as needed.