Coverage Pharmacy Technician

The US Oncology Network•Denton, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to support select pharmacies in the North Texas region, including sites in Plano, Denton, and Flower Mound. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, on-call duties, or major holidays. The role may be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on the candidate’s experience. Under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist, the technician performs technical, non-judgmental tasks involving medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. State laws may restrict compounding or mixing duties to licensed individuals. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Texas Oncology is a community oncology provider serving patients across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its pharmacy team works collaboratively across departments to support patient care and operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Entry-level experience in a pharmacy for Level 1.
Minimum of one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills for Level 2.
Minimum of five years of pharmacy experience with IV skills for Senior level.
Ability to perform the technical duties of the position under supervision, subject to required verification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including reading and noting measurements, extensive sitting or standing, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate, recommended unless required by state law.
IV experience, preferred for Level 1.
IV sterile compounding experience, preferred.
IV certification, preferred for Level 2.
Oncology background or extensive IV preparation experience, preferred for Senior level.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited program or community college-based program, recommended.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and appropriate physician authorization.
Admix medications as ordered by a physician accurately and on time, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist with controlled-substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Dispose of materials used in mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs in accordance with practice guidelines and state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for expiration, and perform and document other quality-assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient-assistance drugs.
Manage inventory, including documenting quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates as appropriate.
Support the medication-use continuum through label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.