Chemotherapy Mixing Technician

Astera Cancer Care; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a Mixing Technician to prepare, compound and dispense medical prescriptions under the supervision of the Medical Director. The role may involve clerical duties, receiving supplies and maintaining inventory data.

Responsibilities include accurate order preparation, quality patient service, inventory control and record-keeping in a sterile environment, with potential site coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Clinic pharmacy experience required.
• QS1 pharmacy management experience required.
• Sterile compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing prescription orders accurately and efficiently, verifying prescription information and dosage.
• Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers.
• Maintaining inventory & maintains a safe and clean dispensary.
• Maintaining records by recording and filing physician’s orders and prescriptions.
• Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing goals, seeking opportunities for development, and promoting a positive environment.

Education

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy license

Certified Technician Certification program

Tools

QS1 pharmacy management

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

SCOPE: Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Mixing Technician will prepare, compound and dispense medical prescriptions. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Receives and stores incoming supplies. Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records. Maintains sterile compounding area according to standards and LSBME regulations. May be asked to assist at other sites if a need arises.

FUNCTIONS

1. Preparing prescription orders accurately and efficiently, verifying prescription information and dosage.
2. Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers.
3. Maintaining inventory & maintains a safe and clean dispensary.
4. Maintaining records by recording and filing physician’s orders and prescriptions.
5. Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing goals, seeking opportunities for development, and promoting a positive environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Technician Certification program and be licensed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Clinic pharmacy experience required.
• QS1 pharmacy management experience required.
• Sterile Compounding experience preferred.

For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.