Sterile Compounding Tech Float

Florida Cancer Specialists•Gainesville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admixture Tech II Float prepares hazardous and nonhazardous medications under the supervision of the dispensing practitioner. The role requires sterile product preparation techniques, understanding of biological safety cabinets, and knowledge of antineoplastic and cytotoxic agents and the precautions required for their handling. The technician is expected to maintain productivity while supporting total patient care. The position manages medication and clinical supply inventory and coordinates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy operations, financial counselors, and procurement to obtain medications, including special orders. Float technicians support clinics in Gainesville, Daytona, Ormond Beach, Lake City, Palatka, Fleming Island, Palm Coast, and Port Orange, with weekly travel expectations of 75%–100%. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Professional pharmacy technician certification or equivalent; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from PTCB is preferred.
At least one year of experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician.
Knowledge of sterile product preparation, biological safety cabinets, antineoplastic and cytotoxic agents, and relevant handling precautions.
Medical terminology and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and independent judgment skills.
Interpersonal effectiveness, diplomacy, tact, conflict-management skills, diversity awareness, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; English fluency and ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
Strong customer focus and ability to support quality, performance, operational excellence, collaboration, and positive relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; work independently with limited supervision and effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Willingness to travel to clinics and occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Ability to meet the position's physical and mental requirements; details are referenced in the position description.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Experience in a clinical setting.
IV sterile admixture experience.

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for accuracy, determine required products, and evaluate suitability.
Calculate appropriate drug measurements for ordered medication admixtures.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications accurately and promptly as ordered by the prescriber.
Properly don and doff garb and personal protective equipment to support aseptic preparation and prevent contamination when handling hazardous and nonhazardous drugs.
Maintain required records and logs, including clinical research trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, cleaning, drug temperatures, controlled substances, and eyewash stations.
Order, stock, dispense, and manage inventory of medications and medical supplies, including auditing, storage, and reconciliation.
Complete required organizational, state, federal, and regulatory education and training.
Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste according to applicable regulations, including USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, and NIOSH requirements.
Assess temperature-monitoring systems and track ambient and refrigerated drug temperatures.
Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement or reimbursement.
Collaborate with Patient Financial Navigators, Procurement, and other departments to track and order patient medications and minimize interruptions in care.
Travel to clinics to meet operational needs and comply with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Perform other assigned duties and projects and provide additional support to the team and FCS.