Coverage Pharmacy Technician-Central Texas

The US Oncology Network•Austin, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is hiring a Coverage Pharmacy Technician to support the Central Texas Region in a 100% travel position. The Pharmacy/Admixture Technician works under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy. The role 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 registered pharmacist. Certain incumbents may be prohibited from compounding or mixing responsibilities under applicable state laws. The position supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Texas Oncology is a community oncology provider with approximately 600+ providers across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care close to patients’ homes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacy experience: Level 1 requires entry-level to three years; Level 2 requires a minimum of three to five years in a pharmacy with IV skills; Senior level requires a minimum of five to seven years in a pharmacy with IV skills.
Ability to perform medication-preparation, distribution, record-keeping, and inventory-control tasks under supervision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and recording measurements, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs.
Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician with one year of admixture experience and IV certification strongly preferred.
IV certification preferred.
Oncology background or extensive IV preparation experience preferred.
Completion of an ASCP-accredited program or community-college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist with controlled-substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used to mix chemotherapy or non-chemotherapy IVs in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for expiration, and complete and document other quality-assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient-assistance drugs.
Manage inventory and document quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates as appropriate.
Support the medication-use continuum, including label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.