Admixture Tech
About The Position
Under direct supervision of a pharmacist working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. At New York Oncology Hematology (NYOH), we’re more than just the Capital Region’s leader in cancer care and blood disorders—we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, cutting-edge care to thousands of patients each year. With six state-of-the-art cancer centers across Albany, Amsterdam, Clifton Park, Hudson, and Troy—and a dedicated women’s imaging center, Akira Medical Imaging + Wellness—we bring advanced treatment close to home. Our team includes 35 board-certified physicians and more than 300 cancer care specialists, all working together across medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology and gynecologic oncology and surgery. At NYOH, we are committed to delivering excellent health care to help our patients continue to tell their story.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Entry level to three years experience in an infusion/admixture area or pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a pharmacist.
- Checks all orders for completeness of information.
- Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
- Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
- Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
- Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
- Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
- Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
- Provide support with inventory control of medications.
- Prepares labels.
- Files and prepares billing.
- Basic data entry into department automation.
- Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
- Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference
- Multiple locations throughout the Capital Region
- Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
