Pharmacy/Admixture Technician

The US Oncology Network•Coon Rapids, MN

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a physician in a clinic admixture room, the Pharmacy/Admixture Technician 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 technician supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The role includes assisting with medication orders, compounding and admixing medications under supervision, checking orders and authorization, calculating dosage volumes, maintaining medication records and inventory, and supporting cleaning and sanitation of the admixture area and pharmacy department. The listed salary range is $25.50–$33.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2–3 years of pharmacy technician or other related health care experience.
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy calculations, and related medical technology.
If not certified at hiring, obtain certification within the first year of employment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive sitting or standing, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, reading and recording measurements, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board certification.
Intravenous drug and chemotherapy compounding experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under physician supervision.
Check orders for completeness, verify patient information, and confirm proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department and OSHA guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist with weekly controlled-drug counts and maintain records.
Properly dispose of materials used when mixing chemotherapy or non-chemotherapy IVs.
Assist with daily hood cleaning, monthly checks for outdated drugs, and other assigned quality assurance activities.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.
Support medication inventory control, prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and perform basic data entry into department automation.
Order medication and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.