Pharmacy Admixture Technician

The US Oncology Network•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Admixture Technician works under the direct supervision of a physician in a clinic admixture room. The role performs 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 position is 32 hours per week in Arlington Heights, with a $27 hourly rate, and requires chemotherapy experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Illinois Cancer Specialists provides cancer and blood-disorder care in the Chicago area. It has more than 20 board-certified physicians and ten locations and is affiliated with The US Oncology Network.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience in pharmacy.
Chemotherapy experience required.
Ability to perform the role's physical demands, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and noting measurements, and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement is recommended.
Oncology experience is helpful.
Up-to-date technical and functional knowledge of the profession and industry, including consulting expert resources when appropriate.
Adaptability and confidence handling day-to-day work challenges and shifting priorities.
Commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under physician supervision.
Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and appropriate physician authorization.
Check orders for insurance approval before admixing.
Under professional supervision, 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.
Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Properly dispose of materials used to mix chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy medications.
Clean the hood daily or as specified by policy and procedures.
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, and complete monthly medication inventory control.
Receive and shelve medications.
Assist the lead admixture technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate in all departments.
Prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and enter data efficiently into pharmacy and admixture systems.
Order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.