Pharmacy Tech/Admix

The US Oncology Network•Panama City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Cancer Affiliates is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Tech/Admix to join our team! Admixing experience is a plus. This position will support the Panama City location in Panama City, Florida. Why work for us? We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. SCOPE: Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, 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 a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities. As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board required

Nice To Haves

Admixing experience
I.V. certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a registered pharmacist.
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.
Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures.
Logs and dates all drugs that are being 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 inventory control of medications.
Receives and shelves medications. Assists lead pharmacy technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Performs efficient data entry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture.