Pharmacist II

US Oncology Network • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Registered Pharmacist to join our team! This position will support the Pharmacy Department at our 12221 Renfert Way #120 location in Austin, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p with no weekends or major holidays! Note from Hiring Manager: This is a rapidly growing site. We have a fantastic pharmacy team already in place, and a fun (but obviously fast-paced) work environment with physicians, nurses, and APPs. This position could be hired as a level 1 or 2 depending on relevant candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and current state licensure.
• Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Current license as a Pharmacist in state of practice.
• May supervise the activities of pharmacy technicians.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology background preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Prefer three years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders.
• Maintains and evaluates patient profile and comprehensive drug data file to evaluate orders for any incompatibilities.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information.
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
• Admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines.
• Ensures correct preparation of all formulas or medications.
• Checks all prescriptions for completeness.
• Calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizes and directs technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and patients.
• Provides and documents drug counseling to all patients.
• Ensures all legal and professional requirements are adhered to, including controlled substances.
• Consults with patients to determine pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
• Instructs patients on effects of food and alcohol intake.
• Warns of potential side effects.
• Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs.
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Cleans hood daily and in between I.V. admixturing.
• 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.
• Assists with 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.
• Computes prices.
• Receives new drug education from drug representatives; remains abreast of new information.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on some favorite retailers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree