Float Admixture Technician Sr-San Antonio, Tx

The US Oncology Network•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for an Float Admixture Technician to join their team. This position will support the San Antonio, Tx location. The hours are 8a-4:30p or 8:30a-5:00p, Monday-Friday. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help their patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

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.
V. certification preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
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.