Pharmacy/Admixture Technician-Float Multi Site

The US Oncology Network•Minneapolis, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy/Admixture Technician works under the direct supervision of a physician in a clinic admixture room, performing 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 position supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The technician assists with medication order preparation and compounding or admixing medications under supervision. Duties include checking orders and authorizations, calculating dosage volumes, maintaining medication records and inventory, and supporting the cleanliness and quality assurance of the admixture area and pharmacy department. This is a float, multi-site position.

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 hire, obtain certification within the first year of employment.

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 and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician, accurately and promptly, in accordance with department guidelines and OSHA and interoffice 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 for chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs.
Assist with daily hood cleaning, monthly checks for expired drugs, and other assigned quality assurance activities.
Maintain temperature logs and accurate records for protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Maintain medication control documentation, including lot numbers.
Support medication inventory control; prepare labels, file and prepare billing, perform basic data entry into department automation, and order medication and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.