Pharmacy/Admix Tech Sr

The US Oncology Network•Panama City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Cancer Affiliates in Panama City, Florida, is hiring a senior Pharmacy/Admix Technician. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, this role performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, the technician is responsible for record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. The position supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. State law may restrict compounding or mixing responsibilities to licensed individuals. The technician prepares medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under pharmacist supervision, verifies order and patient information, and performs related documentation, inventory, labeling, billing, and supply-management activities. The position may provide direction or guidance to lower-level Pharmacy Technician staff. The work involves regular direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Physical demands include extensive periods of sitting or standing, full body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading measurements, and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds. The employer offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid time off; a 401(k) plan with company match; a wellness program; tuition reimbursement; an Employee Assistance Program; and retail discounts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
Ability to perform the role's physical demands, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading measurements, and occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Oncology background or extensive IV preparation experience.
IV certification.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or state Pharmacy Board requirement.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited program or a community-college-based program.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Check orders for completeness, verify patient information and physician authorization, and check for insurance approval before admixing.
Admix medications ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department guidelines, OSHA guidelines, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Maintain the indigent patient drug program as needed.
Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Properly dispose of materials used when mixing chemotherapy or non-chemotherapy IVs.
Clean the hood daily according to policy and procedures; log and date drugs in use.
Check drugs monthly for expiration dates and maintain accurate temperature, protocol-drug, and patient-assistance-drug logs.
Maintain medication control documentation, including lot numbers, and complete quality-assurance activities.
Manage medication inventory; order supplies and medications, receive and shelve medications, and ensure standard drug supplies are adequate in all departments.
Prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and use department automation for data entry and report generation.
May provide direction or guidance to lower-level Pharmacy Technician staff.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.