Retail Pharmacy Technician II- Dallas Sammons

The US Oncology Network•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixure Technician to join their team at the Dallas Sammons location, focusing on Retail and Mail Order Operations. This role involves technical, non-judgmental tasks related to medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control, all under the supervision of a physician or pharmacist. The position supports the US Oncology Compliance Program and may be subject to state laws regarding compounding and mixing responsibilities. The specific level (1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by the candidate's experience.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy (for Level 1).
Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (for Level 2).
Minimum five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (for Level Sr).
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience (for Level Sr).
Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended (for Level Sr).

Nice To Haves

IV certification Preferred (for Level 2).
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended (for Level 2).
Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience (for Level Sr).
Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended (for Level Sr).

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.