Pharmacy/Admixture Technician Sr.- Dallas Presbyterian

The US Oncology Network•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to join their team at the Dallas Presbyterian location. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekends, on-call duties, or major holidays. The specific level (1, 2, or Sr.) will be determined by the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider in the country, dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible. They utilize advanced technology and research to deliver evidence-based treatments, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their patients' fight against cancer. The Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) role involves technical, non-judgmental tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, record-keeping, and inventory control, all under the supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist. Tasks are subject to verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist. The role also supports the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
IV sterile compounding experience highly preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
I.V. certification preferred.
Minimum five years of 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

IV sterile compounding experience highly preferred.
I.V. certification preferred.
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, , and order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.