PRN Pharmacy Tech

The US Oncology Network•Odesa, Texas

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to provide coverage for PTO and other staffing needs at its Midland and Odessa locations. Availability to work at least two days per month is required. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the position has no weekends, on-call shifts, or major holidays. The position 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 in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the technician performs technical, non-judgmental tasks involving medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. 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 with approximately 600 or more providers across more than 220 sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Its mission is to deliver evidence-based cancer care using technology and research, while making cancer care accessible to communities. The Midland clinic describes itself as a close-knit, team-oriented workplace where employees collaborate with oncology professionals and contribute to local patient care. Its statewide network provides access to resources and opportunities for professional growth. The role involves preparing medication orders under supervision; checking orders and patient information; compounding or admixing medications when permitted; maintaining records and inventory; completing quality assurance activities; and supporting the medication-use process. Work is performed in an office environment, with regular direct patient contact and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent for Level 1.
Entry-level experience in a pharmacy for Level 1.
Minimum of one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills for Level 2, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
Minimum of five years of pharmacy experience with IV skills for Senior level, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
Availability to work at least two days per month.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including extensive sitting or standing, reading and noting measurements, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.
Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
IV sterile compounding experience and certification highly 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, verify patient information, and confirm proper physician authorization.
Admix drugs 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 or non-chemotherapy IVs according to practice guidelines and state and federal law.
Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for expiration dates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient-assistance drugs.
Manage inventory and document quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates as appropriate.
Support the medication-use continuum, including label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and ordering medications and supplies as directed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.