Admixture Assistant

Astera Cancer Care; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability

PTO

Sick & Bereavement

401(k)

Education & Development

Job summary

Pacific Cancer Care in Los Gatos is expanding its oncology pharmacy team and seeks a detail‑oriented Admixture Assistant to support our new clinic opening in 2026. You will prepare intravenous medications including chemotherapy, verify orders, perform dosage calculations, and maintain strict aseptic technique while collaborating with nursing and providers to ensure safe, accurate cancer care.

This role emphasizes patient safety, quality assurance, inventory management, and adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or certification (PTCB).
• Current California Pharmacy Technician License required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and charge intravenous medications including chemotherapy and clinical trial therapies.
• Review all medication orders for completeness and accuracy prior to preparation.
• Perform dosage calculations and verify volumes and measurements for precision.
• Operate within laminar flow hoods using strict aseptic technique.
• Inventory, stocking, and expiration-date management of medications and supplies.
• Maintain logs for inventory, temperature monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and support clinical staff with operations.
• Maintain patient and medication records per regulatory standards.
• Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and collaborate across nursing, providers, and leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) / Accredited program

Current California Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Why Join Us?

Pacific Cancer Care has provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years. We make every patient our priority. We are a family here at PCC, each member of the team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason, and that means a lot to our patients

Job Description:

ABOUT PACIFIC CANCER CARE: At Pacific Cancer Care, our mission is to provide the highest quality of Oncology and Hematology services to our patients. We have provided superior care for patients for nearly 50 years, and we make every patient our priority. We are a family and each member of the team cares deeply, often for a very personal reason, and that means a lot to our patients. We value the expertise, professionalism, and positivity that each team member brings to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve. If you are excited to contribute to our safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, productive and professional work environment and culture, then we encourage you to participate in our recruitment process for this important role on our team.

POSITION DETAILS:

LOCATION: Pacific Cancer Care – 15400 National Ave., Suite 201, Los Gatos 95032

SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8‑Hour Shifts

PAY RANGE: $30.00 to $44.00 p/h commensurate with experience

TALENT INVESTMENT BENEFITS include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick and Bereavement time off
• Retirement Savings plan (401k)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

Pacific Cancer Care (PCC) is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Admixture Assistant to support our new Los Gatos Medical Oncology clinic, opening in 2026. This role is integral to the preparation of intravenous medications, including chemotherapy and other investigational therapies, and supports the delivery of safe, precise, and compassionate cancer care. As a core member of PCC’s interdisciplinary oncology team, the Admixture Assistant ensures accuracy, safety, and compliance within a highly regulated clinical environment. This position is ideal for individuals with strong aseptic technique, excellent mathematical and organizational skills, and a steadfast commitment to patient safety.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Medication Preparation Prepare and charge intravenous medications, including chemotherapy and clinical trial therapies, in accordance with provider orders and established protocols.
• Review all medication orders for completeness and accuracy prior to preparation.
• Perform dosage calculations and verify volumes and measurements to ensure precision.
• Operate safely and accurately within horizontal and vertical laminar flow hoods using strict aseptic technique.
• Select appropriate needles, syringes, containers, and supplies based on medication type and route of administration.
• Inventory, Equipment & Safety Perform daily inventory counts of medications and supplies; report discrepancies, shortages, or overages as required.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and expiration‑date management of medications and supplies.
• Maintain accurate logs related to inventory control, temperature monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Perform and document routine cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area, including laminar flow hoods and biologic safety cabinets, in accordance with policy.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous medications and contaminated materials in compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Clinical & Administrative Support Deliver prepared medications and supplies to patient care areas in a timely and secure manner.
• Maintain required patient and medication records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in medication‑related incident reporting, including equipment malfunctions or process deviations.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing, providers, and clinical leadership to support safe and efficient operations.
• Uphold strict confidentiality of patient and proprietary information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Contribute to our safe, healthy, harmonious, positive, productive and professional work environment and culture and other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or certification by a board-approved organization (PTCB) — Required
• Current California Pharmacy Technician License — Required

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience preparing intravenous or hazardous medications in a clinical setting
• Oncology or investigational therapy experience preferred
• Completion of a recognized aseptic technique training program (e.g., ASHP fundamentals)
• Hands‑on sterile preparation or externship experience
• Familiarity with oncology workflows and clinical trial protocols
• Knowledge of medication safety standards and quality‑assurance processes
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments to support patient care and operational excellence

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Vision sufficient to read handwritten, typed and computer documents throughout the shift
• Speech and hearing sufficient to receive and communicate detailed information clearly by phone and in person with diverse audiences
• Motor skills sufficient to reach, lift, bend, and handle, use or operate computer terminal, fax machine, copier, telephone, files, and other materials
• Physical ability to sit, stand or otherwise remain stationary post for long periods of time
• Physical ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times throughout the day.

We are the largest oncology & hematology group on the central coast. We pride ourselves on offering compassionate, quality and personalized care for our patients. Thank you for your interest in Pacific Cancer Care, this is a great place to work!