Certified IV Admixture Technician - Katy, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Katy, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified IV Admixture Texhnician to join our team! This position will support the Katy, Texas location. This is a full-time Monday – Friday 8a-5p position with no weekends, or major holidays. This position will be either a level I, II or Senior based on candidate experience. Katy, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, blending suburban charm with entrepreneurial energy and modern amenities. Located along the expansive Katy Freeway (I-10) and Grand Parkway (SH 99), it offers seamless access to Houston’s Energy Corridor—just minutes away. Visitors and residents enjoy top attractions like Katy Mills Mall, Typhoon Texas Waterpark, and the historic Katy Heritage Museum. At the heart of healthcare excellence, TxO – Katy delivers advanced, compassionate cancer care with services like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and precision medicine. Whether you're here to explore, grow a business, or receive world-class care, Katy is a thriving hub where opportunity meets community. TxO - Katy's team prides itself on high-quality, individualized, patient-centered care for each patient we serve. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us? Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. What does the Pharmacy/Admixture Technician do? (including but not limited to) The Pharmacy Admixture Tech, under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist working within a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the Admixture Tech /Pharmacy Tech performs technical, non-judgmental 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. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state laws may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities; hence, certain incumbents may be prohibited from these tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry level to three (3) years experience in a pharmacy.
IV Certification strongly preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.

Nice To Haves

Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Checks all orders for completeness of information.
Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
Under a professional's 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. Maintains indigent patient drug program as needed.
Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
Cleans hood daily as stated in policy and procedures. Logs and dates all drugs that are being used.
Checks drugs monthly for outdates. Keeps accurate temperature logs. Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities.
Complete inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications. Receives and shelves medications. Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing.