Chemotherapy Mixing Technician

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is seeking a Mixing Technician to prepare, compound and dispense medical prescriptions under the Medical Director. The role may include clerical duties, inventory management and maintaining sterile areas in accordance with regulations.

Qualified candidates will hold a Certified Technician Certification and a Louisiana pharmacy license, with clinic pharmacy experience and QS1 system familiarity. The position may require site coverage at other locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Technician Certification required.
• Licensed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Clinic Pharmacy experience required.
• QS1 pharmacy management experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Customer service

Inventory control

Education

Certified Technician Certification

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy license

QS1 Pharmacy Management experience

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 less 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

• 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.

Qualifications

Certified Technician Certification program and be licensed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Clinic Pharmacy Experience Required.

QS1 pharmacy management experience required.