PRN Certified Pharmacy Technician-Midland, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Midland, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to support their Midland, Tx location. This role operates from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider dedicated to making advanced cancer care accessible. The organization is committed to investing in its employees' futures through programs like the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), which rewards performance and potential. The Pharmacy Admixture Tech, under the supervision of a physician or pharmacist, handles technical, non-judgmental tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, record-keeping, and inventory control. Specific duties may be subject to verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist, and state laws may restrict certain tasks for unlicensed individuals.

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 of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Nice To Haves

IV certification Preferred.
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, , and order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.