ADMIXTURE TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

Watson-Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson-Clinic is seeking a Pharmacy Technician with chemo prep experience to support infusion services. You will reconstitute medications, maintain sterile technique, and manage the infusion area inventory in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required are IV admixture experience, a high school diploma, and Pharmacy Technician certification. Prior hospital or home infusion experience is preferred, with attention to safety and documentation. This role is onsite in Lakeland, FL.

Qualifications

• IV admixture experience is required.
• High school graduate required.
• National or state certification as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Experience in admixture preparation via hospital or home infusion environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconstitute chemo medications and related meds.
• Demonstrate aseptic technique to ensure sterility.
• Maintain cleanliness in the chemotherapy prep area.
• Utilize bins and inventory systems to track supplies and meds.
• Manage infusion area supplies and restock as needed.
• Check medication orders and ensure proper handling and documentation.

Skills

IV admixture experience

Admixture preparation experience

Education

High school graduate

Pharmacy technician certification (national/state)

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Reconstitute Chemo Medications and other Chemo related medications
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of simple calculations involved in the preparation of admixtures.
• Practices aseptic technique to ensure that the sterile product is free from contamination.
• Demonstrates appropriate manipulation technique within the biosafety cabinet.
• Maintains cleanliness within the chemotherapy preparation area.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Lynx Mobile dispensing system and utilizes its function as an inventory control system as well as a charging system.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the admixture queue within IntelliDose as it relates to the daily planning of chemotherapy treatment preparation.
• Maintains inventory of oncology products, as well as all of the supplies, used in the preparation of admixtures and administrations.
• Promptly and properly stores medications and supplies once they have been received in the clinic.

Infusion Area

• Reconstitute Chemo Medications and other related Chemo related medications
• Utilize IV verification system in the rehydration of Chemo Medications and other related Chemo Medications
• Utilize clinical resources to ensure proper dosing and administration
• Manage drug inventory via pharmacy inventory system; monitor to reduce overstock
• Maintain Biohazard Safety Cabinet for daily use and preventive maintenance schedule
• Review daily treatment schedule and assess drug availability
• Maintain QA records of equipment – refrigerator, freezer, eyewash station, etc.
• Restock supplies required for infusion area
• Order supplies for infusion area and maintain counts in inventory management system; is aware of cost containment and strives for efficiency
• Check emergency drug box for expiration dates and replacement as needed

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time (8 hrs)
• Walking for long periods of time (8 hrs)
• Sitting for extended periods (8 hrs)
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head
• Sight: must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as items in print or electronically and must be able to visualize patient condition.
• Auditory: must be able to hear to clearly communicate with others
• Must have the ability to handle equipment and/or devices related to job duties such as enter documentation within computer system.
• Proper body mechanics will be used when moving or lifting any equipment or supplies.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Previous IV admixture experience
• High school graduate
• National or state certification as a pharmacy technician
• Experience in admixture preparation via a hospital or home infusion environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (State Certification preferred)
• Basic skills in mathematics
• Skilled in teamwork in the workplace
• Previous oncology experience desired