Pharmacy Admixture Technician

The US Oncology Network•Columbia, MD

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, the Pharmacy Admixture Technician performs the 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 role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. State law may restrict compounding or mixing responsibilities to licensed individuals, and some incumbents may therefore be prohibited from performing those tasks. The general pay scale is $18.73–$28.81 per hour. The actual hiring rate depends on factors including prior work experience, education, job responsibilities, location, and work performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.

Nice To Haves

I.V. certification is preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate is recommended unless required by state law.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Verify orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval, and ensure proper patient information and physician authorization.
Admix medications as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate correct dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Maintain the indigent patient drug program as assigned.
Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Assist the lead admixture/pharmacy technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate in all departments.
Assist with controlled-substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy or 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 proper documentation of quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates when appropriate.
Support the medication-use continuum, including label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, and pre-billing review.