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Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent for Level 1.
• Level 1: Entry-level to three years of pharmacy experience.
• Level 2: Three to five years of pharmacy experience with IV skills, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
• Senior: Five to seven years of pharmacy experience with IV skills, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.
• Perform medication-preparation and related technical work under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist; tasks are subject to verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist.
• Follow applicable state laws, practice guidelines, OSHA and interoffice guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
• Physical ability to perform a full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; read and record measurements; sit or stand for extensive periods; and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range and ability to read and record appropriate measurements.

Nice To Haves

• IV certification preferred for Level 2.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended for Level 2.
• Oncology background or extensive IV preparation experience for Senior.
• Completion of an ASCP-accredited program or community college-based program recommended for Senior.
• Technical and functional expertise, adaptability, sound judgment, work commitment, and quality commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Check orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Admix medications 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, 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 when 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.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program with rewards for practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on selected retailers
• Potential eligibility for the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), subject to role, performance, potential, plan terms, and continued employment