Float Pharmacy/Admixture Technician Sr–Fort Worth, Tx
About The Position
Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to join their team at the Ft Worth, Tx location. This role supports the Ft Worth location with hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Travel will primarily be within the DFW area but may extend statewide based on business needs. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible in communities. They utilize leading-edge technology and research to deliver evidence-based cancer care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories." in the fight against cancer. The Pharmacy/Admixture Technician, under the direct supervision of a physician in a clinic admixture room, performs technical, non-judgmental medication preparation tasks. With minimal supervision, they are responsible for record-keeping and inventory control. All tasks are subject to verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist. Specific state laws may restrict licensed individuals from performing certain compounding or mixing responsibilities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.
- Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
- Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
- Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
- Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended.
Nice To Haves
- V. certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
- Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
- Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
- Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
- Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
- Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
- Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
- Provide support with inventory control of medications.
- Prepares labels.
- Files and prepares billing.
- Basic data entry into department automation.
- Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
- Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance program
- Discounts on retailers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
