Sterile Compounding Techician

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Leesburg, FL

About The Position

The Admixture Tech II 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 to handle them. The technician is expected to maintain high productivity while recognizing the role of their work in total patient care. The position also manages medication and clinical-supply ordering and inventory, and coordinates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy operations, financial counselors, procurement, and other departments to obtain medications and support uninterrupted patient care. Admixture technicians who float must travel to meet clinic needs, with stated travel expectations of 75%–100% weekly. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position description refers to a separate page for job-specific physical and mental requirements but does not provide those details in the posting.

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, preferably in a clinical setting.
Medical terminology knowledge and attention to detail.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills; ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters effectively.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Fluency in English and ability to communicate with a wide variety of personalities.
Strong customer focus and ability to support quality, operational excellence, collaboration, and positive relationships.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively remotely when required and in a fast-paced, multisite environment while balancing competing stakeholder and site demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness to travel occasionally for educational and research meetings and training; float roles require 75%–100% weekly travel to meet clinic needs.
Ability to comply with required background and drug screening and vaccination requirements, subject to approved exemption where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review medication orders for accuracy, identify the products needed, and evaluate their suitability.
Perform calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for ordered admixtures.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile medications accurately and on time as ordered by the prescriber.
Don and doff garb and personal protective equipment appropriately to support aseptic preparation and prevent contamination.
Maintain required records and logs, including records for clinical trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, cabinet and room cleaning, medication temperatures, controlled substances, and eyewash stations.
Order, stock, and dispense medical supplies and drugs.
Manage inventory through ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation to support patient safety, reduce waste, and protect product integrity.
Complete required organizational, state, federal, and regulatory education and training.
Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste according to applicable regulations and standards, including USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, NIOSH, and environmental protection requirements.
Assess temperature-monitoring systems and track ambient and refrigerated drug temperatures accurately.
Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement or reimbursement.
Coordinate with departments such as Patient Financial Navigators and Procurement to track and order patient medications and minimize interruptions in care.
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Pharmacy Operations Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Travel to clinics as needed if working as a float; float travel expectations are 75%–100% weekly.
Travel occasionally to educational and research meetings and training sessions.
Comply with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.