Pharmacy Admixture Tech

The US Oncology Network•Bloomington, IL

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About The Position

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Admixture Technician to assist with IV preparations for oncology patients. The role includes accurately and safely preparing and mixing chemotherapeutic and biologic agents while meeting sterility criteria, and calculating BSA, dose basis calculations, and other items according to protocol. The position offers a consistent schedule and benefits. Applicants should be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. Previous pharmacy experience is preferred. Applicants must have an Illinois technician license and national pharmacy technician certification, or be willing to obtain them within 90 days. The technician supports medication preparation and the medication-use continuum, including order checks, compounding or admixing under supervision, labeling, documentation, inventory, and pharmacy-area cleaning and maintenance. The work is performed in an office environment with regular patient contact and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Requirements

Current Illinois Technician License application and National Pharmacy Technician Certification, or plans to obtain them.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and noting measurements, and sitting or standing for extensive periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a pharmacy setting.
Experience preparing IV admixtures and/or chemotherapy.

Responsibilities

Calculate BSA, dose basis calculations, pertinent lab values, and other items according to protocol.
Prepare and mix chemotherapeutic and biologic agents accurately and safely, meeting acceptable sterility and stability criteria and minimizing exposure through good cleanroom practices and safe handling of hazardous drug admixtures.
Follow OSHA guidelines.
Participate in continuing education related to Oncology/Hematology.
Document clinical interventions, adverse reactions, near-miss events, and actual adverse events.
Ensure compliance with practice policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for chemotherapy preparation and administration.
Prioritize elements of multi-agent chemotherapy regimens so nurses have the right drug at the right time.
Assist with medication-order preparation by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist with controlled-substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for expiration, and perform and document other quality-assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient-assistance drugs.
Manage inventory, including documenting quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates as appropriate.
Support the medication-use continuum, including label preparation and documentation.
Perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, and order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.