Pharmacy Admixture Tech II
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, the Pharmacy Admixture Tech II performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. State law may limit compounding or mixing responsibilities to licensed individuals, so some incumbents may not perform those tasks. The position supports medication use across the pharmacy continuum, including medication preparation, order verification, documentation, inventory management, quality assurance, and maintenance of the admixture area and pharmacy department. The general pay scale is $18.73–$28.81 per hour; the actual hiring rate depends on factors including experience, education, responsibilities, location, and work performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
- Ability to perform the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control under direct pharmacist supervision.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including reading and noting measurements and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- I.V. certification preferred.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
- Verify orders for completeness, accuracy, insurance approval, correct patient information, and physician authorization.
- Admix medications as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
- Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Maintain the indigent patient drug program as assigned.
- Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Assist the lead admixture/pharmacy technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate across departments.
- Assist with controlled-substance record keeping according to practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
- Dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs according to practice guidelines and state and federal law.
- Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdated products, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
- Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient-assistance drugs.
- Manage inventory and appropriately document quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
- Support the medication use continuum through label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies as directed.
- Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
