Retail and Admixture Pharmacy Tech

The US Oncology Network•Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

Texas Oncology is hiring a Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to support its Round Rock location. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role with alternating shifts between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The position has no weekends, on-call shifts, or major holidays. The level—1, 2, or Senior—will depend on the candidate’s experience. Working under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the technician performs technical, non-judgmental medication preparation, distribution, recordkeeping, and inventory-control tasks. Work is subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. The position supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. State law may restrict compounding or mixing duties to licensed individuals. The Round Rock team works in a fast-paced clinical environment and emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration in support of patient care. 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 high-quality, evidence-based cancer care through technology and research.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Entry-level experience in a pharmacy for Level 1.
For Level 2, at least one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
For Senior level, at least five years of pharmacy experience with IV skills, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
IV sterile compounding experience 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 medications as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly, following department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assist with controlled-substance recordkeeping 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 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 maintaining the admixture area and pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.