Pharmacy/Admixture Tech

The US Oncology Network•Boulder, CO

12h

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is hiring an experienced Admixture Technician in Boulder. The role supports cancer care by preparing safe, accurate, and timely chemotherapy and supportive medications while working with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Medication preparation and related pharmacy work are performed under professional supervision and in accordance with department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines. The position also involves medication and supply inventory, documentation and quality checks, data entry, billing preparation, and cleaning and maintaining the admixture area. The stated salary range is $19.00–$28.00; pay depends on factors including education, work experience, and certification. Candidates must pass a background check and non-federal drug test after receiving an offer and before hire. Proof of influenza vaccination is required upon commencing employment, with reasonable accommodations considered case by case in accordance with applicable law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
Pass a background check and non-federal drug test, excluding marijuana, after offer and before hire.
Show proof of influenza vaccination upon commencing employment; reasonable accommodations for exemptions may be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

IV certification preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under physician supervision.
Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
Check orders for insurance approval before admixing.
Admix medications as ordered, 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.
Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain the associated records.
Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Properly dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs.
Clean the hood daily or according to policy and procedure.
Log and date drugs in use; check drugs monthly for expiration and perform other assigned quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol drugs and patient-assistance drugs.
Maintain medication control documentation, including lot numbers.
Manage medication inventory, receive and shelve medications, and order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist the lead admixture technician in keeping standard drug supplies adequate across departments.
Prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and enter data efficiently into pharmacy and admixture systems.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.