Pharmacy Admixture/Infusion Technician

The US Oncology Network•Tigard, OR

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy Admixture Technician to join their team at the West Cancer Clinic in Tigard, Oregon. This role involves preparing, maintaining, and delivering medications for cancer patients. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a salary range of $23.87-$39.06 per hour. Compass Oncology is the Northwest’s Largest Private Practice Oncology Center and is part of The US Oncology Network, a leading community-based cancer treatment and research network.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Pharmacy Technician training required.
Minimum (1-3) years of experience in a hospital or clinic pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
Previous Admixture experience required especially in oncology strongly preferred.
Flexibility to travel between clinics as needed, requiring reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician license for Washington and/or Oregon strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing injectable medications under supervision of a physician.
Check all medication orders for completeness of information.
Float to other clinical sites depending on departmental need.
Verify patient information and provider authorization of medication orders.
Review all medication orders for insurance approval before admixing medications.
Process medication orders including preparing labels, admixture details; followed by admixing medications as ordered by providers in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines.
Prepare all medications within OSHA guidelines, and US Oncology and Compass Oncology guidelines.
Verify dose calculations and calculate correct dosage volumes.
Count controlled substances and maintain records.
Maintain current drug information and MSDS sheets.
Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemotherapy or non-chemotherapy medications.
Conduct required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department with the specific departmental policies and procedures.
Clean hoods and clean rooms as stated in policy and procedures.
Log and date all medications that are being used.
Maintain drug inventory, including checking monthly for outdates.
Keep accurate temperature logs and other quality assurance logs.
Maintain control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities.
Collaborate with team members to maintain indigent patient medication program and records.
Complete and maintain accountability logs on all research medications.
Order supplies and medications and ensure adequate supply of medications and medical and pharmacy supplies.
Receive and shelve medications.
Maintain inventory control of medications.
Review and check medication charges daily, in preparation for revenue cycle team.
Thorough understanding of department automation, data entry and report generation.