Pharmacy Admixture Technician

The US Oncology Network•Arlington Heights, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgemental 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three to five years experience in pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Oncology experience helpful.
Uses technical and functional experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
Demonstrates adaptability/ handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities.
Commits to Quality.

Nice To Haves

Chemotherapy Experience Required

Responsibilities

Prepares 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.
Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
Under a professional’s 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.
Maintains indigent patient drug program as assigned.
Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
Maintain current drug information and MSDS sheets.
Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemotherapy or non-chemo medications.
Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures.
Logs and dates all drugs that are bein used.
Checks drugs monthly for outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
Keeps accurate temperature logs.
Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers.
Complete monthly inventory control of medications.
Receives and shelves medications.
Assists lead admixture technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
Prepares labels.
Files and prepares billing.
Performs efficient dataentry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture.
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.