PRN Pharmacy Tech

The US Oncology Network•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to join their team at the North Austin location. This PRN position supports a clinic with regular hours of Monday - Friday 8am-5pm and is expected to work around 16 hours per week. The position will be classified as a Level 1, 2, or Sr based on the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is a large community oncology provider with a mission to make high-quality cancer care accessible. They offer a competitive benefits package and are dedicated to helping patients achieve victories in their fight against cancer.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
I.V. certification preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended.

Nice To Haves

I.V. certification
Oncology background
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, , and order medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.