Chemo Prep Tech

Tennessee Oncology; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Oncology in Mount Juliet, TN is looking for a professionally certified pharmacy technician to ensure efficient operations in the admixture area. Responsibilities include preparation of medications, drug management, and inventory oversight.

The ideal candidate will have chemotherapy admixture experience and must hold an active Tennessee Pharmacy Technician license. Join our dedicated team committed to providing high-quality cancer care for all patients.

Qualifications

• Must hold a profession in pharmacy technology and be certified.
• Experience in chemotherapy admixture is strongly preferred.
• Must have an active TN State Pharmacy Technician license or obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient operations of the admixture area.
• Coordinate drug management and fulfillment in clinical operations.
• Prepare drug solutions and products aseptically.
• Manage inventory and maintain logs according to protocols.

Skills

Reading and comprehension skills

Presentation skills

Active participation in medication procurement

Education

Professionally certified pharmacy technician

Chemotherapy admixture experience

TN State Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established in 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: to provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients at convenient locations within their community and close to home.

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
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing mathematical calculations required for determining drug dilution and final concentrations
• Aseptically prepare drug solutions and products
• Maintain admission area in accordance with clean room guidelines
• Interpret 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

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

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
• Standing, walking, sitting, fingering or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, lifting or exerting force up to 10 pounds, up to 25 pounds, up to 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds, over 100 pounds, reaching or stretching, climbing or balancing, crouching or stooping, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction) - all with appropriate frequency and intensity as required by the role