Pharmacy/Admixture Technician

The US Oncology Network•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SCRI Oncology Partners is a cancer treatment practice in Nashville, Tennessee, led by oncologists with expertise in cancer care and clinical research. The practice provides personalized cancer care and clinical trial opportunities through its affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Under the direct supervision of a physician in a clinic admixture room, the Pharmacy/Admixture Technician performs technical, nonjudgmental medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Work is subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. The technician supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. State law may restrict compounding or mixing tasks to licensed individuals, and some incumbents may not perform those tasks. The role includes preparing and admixing medications, maintaining medication and inventory records, supporting pharmacy operations, and following applicable department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines. The position involves regular patient contact and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and noting measurements, and sitting or standing for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

IV certification is preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or a State Pharmacy Board requirement is recommended.

Responsibilities

Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under physician supervision.
Check medication orders for completeness and verify patient information and 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 the related records.
Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Dispose properly of materials used when mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs.
Clean the hood daily or as specified in policies 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 and patient-assistance drugs.
Maintain medication control documentation, including lot numbers.
Control medication inventory, receive and shelve medications, and order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist the lead admixture technician in maintaining adequate standard drug supplies across departments.
Prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and enter data efficiently into pharmacy and admixture systems.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.