Mixing Pharmacist

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists•New York City, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is seeking a Mixing Pharmacist to support patient care and the medical team. The pharmacist prepares chemotherapy, biologic, and other medications using aseptic technique, verifies orders and patient information, and calculates appropriate dosages and volumes. The role also supports medication and supply inventory, maintains compounding areas and documentation, and follows applicable safety and regulatory guidelines. The position is based in Manhattan, New York, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reliable transportation is required to travel between NYCBS locations.

Requirements

Licensed Pharmacist.
Proficiency in USP 797/800 regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of hazardous drugs and safe-handling precautions.
Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and in a self-directed role.
Strong interpersonal skills when working with patients, staff, and healthcare professionals.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail, organization, and professional conduct.
Reliable transportation to travel between NYCBS locations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a pharmacist.
Hospital or outpatient infusion-setting experience that includes IV compounding of chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions.
Previous oncology experience involving chemotherapy or IV work.

Responsibilities

Prepare chemotherapeutic and biologic medications using aseptic technique.
Verify patient information and confirm that medications being prepared match physician orders.
Perform and verify calculations to determine appropriate drug dosages and volumes.
Support medication inventory control using a Nucleus Inventory Management Cabinet or comparable system.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the hood and surrounding areas.
Assist with ordering medications and supplies; receive and restock medications.
Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste in accordance with OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Maintain medication control documentation, including lot numbers.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Prepare medications in accordance with USP 797/800 guidelines.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and records for hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment, ventilation equipment, and other safety devices according to manufacturer and organizational guidelines.
Properly dispose of materials used when mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy medications.