Chemo Prep Tech

Astera Cancer Care; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in Columbia, Tennessee is looking for a certified pharmacy technician to manage the admixture area and ensure safe medication preparation. Responsibilities include inventory management, collaboration with healthcare teams, and compliance with clean room guidelines.

The ideal candidate will be required to maintain their license and participate in ongoing education for continued competency in chemotherapy admixture and medication delivery.

Qualifications

• Professionally certified pharmacy technician.
• Chemotherapy admixture experience strongly preferred.
• TN State Pharmacy Technician license active and in good standing or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient operations of the admixture area.
• Accurate retrieval and preparation of medications.
• Perform inventory management and cleaning procedures.

Skills

Medication procurement and delivery

Mathematical calculations

Reading and comprehension

Education

State Pharmacy Technician License

Chemotherapy admixture experience

Job description

Job Description

Maintain efficient operations of the admixture area including safe preparation of medications and inventory management. Coordinate drug management and fulfillment support of multi‑disciplinary clinic operations departments.

Essential Functions

• Accurately retrieve medications required to fulfill medication orders.
• Demonstrate professional competency in reviewing orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
• Perform mathematical calculations required for determining drug dilution and final concentrations.
• Aseptically prepare drug solutions and products.
• Maintain the admixture area in accordance with clean room guidelines.
• Interpret the appropriateness of a medication order before preparing the medication.
• Evaluate critical patient information prior to beginning admixture according to policy and procedure.
• Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures related to cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Accurately perform inventory management and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels and logs as per protocols.
• Receive inventory and oversee dispensing of all drugs.
• Collaborate with the extended healthcare team in clinic regarding patient care activities.
• Maintain all relevant clinical logs (e.g., cleaning, controlled substance, respirator, etc.).
• Serve as a drug information resource to clinical staff.
• Effectively retrieve and utilize chemotherapy spill kits.
• Follow all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs.
• Keep in good standing required license and certification.
• Complete on time assigned continuing education and competencies.
• Engage in ongoing drug education activities needed to maintain license and certification.
• Complete one or more educational activities annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.
• Engage in the precepting and training of new hires as mutually agreeable and in accordance with precepting policy.
• Follow guidelines for Automated Dispensing Machine prescription storage, distribution and returns under supervision of a pharmacist.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to present information at varying levels for patients and the healthcare team.
• Desire to be an active participant in all aspects of medication procurement and delivery.

Education & Experience

• Professionally certified pharmacy technician.
• Chemotherapy admixture experience strongly preferred.
• TN State Pharmacy Technician license active and in good standing, or to be obtained within 90 days of hire if not previously licensed.

License & Certification

• Keep required license and certification in good standing.
• Complete on time assigned continuing education and competencies.
• Complete one or more educational activities annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear a fitted respirator including N95, half or full‑face elastomeric respirator and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Must be willing and able to travel to satellite and other Tennessee Oncology clinics when necessary.