Infusion Pharmacy Technician -Surprise/Phoenix
About The Position
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician (Admixture) to support patient care in its Surprise and Phoenix offices. The position works in the Surprise office on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and in the Phoenix office on Wednesday and Thursday. The technician prepares and compounds medications, including IV admixtures and chemotherapy, under supervision, and performs related order review, insurance verification, inventory, documentation, and sterile-environment maintenance. Travel between Ironwood locations is required. The role is intended for a pharmacy technician with sterile compounding experience, strong aseptic technique and dosage-calculation skills, and a commitment to accuracy and patient safety. Oncology experience is sought, and certification through PTCB is preferred. The position offers access to full health benefits and retirement plans and provides a collaborative, respectful, growth-focused work environment.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of pharmacy experience, including sterile compounding such as IV admixture and/or chemotherapy.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and pharmaceutical terminology.
- Solid math and dosage-calculation skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
- Ability to interpret prescriptions and follow protocols accurately.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Oncology experience.
- Experience with inventory control, purchasing, and dispensing systems.
- Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
- Willingness to travel to other Ironwood locations.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Technician certification; PTCB certification is preferred.
- Retail pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and compound medications, including IV admixtures and chemotherapy, under supervision.
- Review medication orders for accuracy, completeness, and authorization.
- Verify insurance approvals before preparing medications.
- Calculate dosages and conversions using metric and apothecary systems.
- Maintain inventory by ordering, receiving, and stocking medications.
- Keep detailed logs, including temperature, controlled-substance, and protocol-drug records.
- Follow OSHA and safety guidelines for medication handling and disposal.
- Clean and maintain sterile compounding environments, including hoods and equipment.
- Stay current with new medications and protocols.
- Travel between locations as needed.
Benefits
- Full health benefits.
- Retirement plans.
- Collaborative, respectful, and growth-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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