Admixture Technician Sr-San Antonio, Tx

The US Oncology Network•San Antonio, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking an Admixture Technician to join their team in San Antonio, Tx. This role operates Monday-Friday, with hours typically between 8a-4:30p or 8:30a-5:00p. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider, dedicated to making advanced cancer care accessible. The Admixture Technician will perform technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation under supervision, and with minimal supervision, will be responsible for record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist. The role supports the US Oncology Compliance Program. 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.
Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.

Nice To Haves

V. certification preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended.

Responsibilities

Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
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.