Pharmacy/Admixture Technician
About The Position
Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to join their team, supporting the Lakeway location with travel to other Austin sites on Fridays. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekend, call, or major holiday work. The position can be filled at Level 1, 2, or Sr, depending on the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider in the country, dedicated to making advanced cancer care accessible in local communities. They utilize cutting-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories." in cancer treatment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy (for Level 1).
- Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (for Level 2).
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended (for Level 2).
- Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (for Level Sr).
- Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience (for Level Sr).
- Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended (for Level Sr).
Nice To Haves
- I.V. certification preferred (for Level 2).
- Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience (for Level Sr).
- Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended (for Level Sr).
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 favorite retailers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
