Chemo Prep Tech (Float)

Astera Cancer Care; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nashville, TN is seeking a certified Pharmacy Technician. The role involves accurately retrieving and preparing medications, evaluating patient information, and maintaining inventory. Chemotherapy admixture experience is strongly preferred. The candidate must have an active TN Pharmacy Technician license or obtain one within 90 days. This position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Professional certification as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Experience in chemotherapy admixture is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve medications for orders.
• Prepare drug solutions aseptically.
• Evaluate patient information prior to admixture.
• Document cleaning and controlled substance logs.
• Engage in training of new hires.

Skills

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Knowledge of chemotherapy safety standards

Desire to collaborate with healthcare team

Education

TN State Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

* 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 admixture area in accordance with clean room guidelines* Interprets 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 (i.e., cleaning, controlled substance, respirator, etc.)* Follows 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* Completes one or more educational activities annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drug* 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* 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* 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