Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cancer care provider as an Infusion Pharmacy Technician in Glendale, AZ. This full-time role involves preparing medications, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have pharmacy experience, particularly in IV admixtures, and a commitment to quality patient care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience with IV admixtures.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of medication orders under supervision.
• Checks orders for completeness and verifies patient information.
• Maintains inventory control and prepares labels.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Pharmaceutical terminology

Mathematical skills

Communication

Education

Associates Degree or Diploma Program/Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dispensing software

Job description

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Why Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers ? Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers was founded in 1993 by Dr. Parvinderjit Khanuja. Over almost three decades, Ironwood has grown throughout metro Phoenix area. Today Ironwood has 15 locations including 5 comprehensive cancer centers, a multi-specialty oncology network of over 100 providers, a robust Integrative Services program, a dedicated research department, and a growing Women’s oncology program. With over 700 employees our mission is Compassion through Kindness. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and empathy.

Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview: We are looking for a full-time, admixture-experienced Pharmacy Technicians for our West Valley locations. The Pharmacy Tech is responsible for performing the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, or Physician. Monday - Friday, daytime schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information; verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing. Under supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculates correct dosages, converting between Metric and Apothecary equivalents.
• Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
• Maintains current drug information and SDS sheets.
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Cleans hood daily and in between I.V. admixing. Checks drugs monthly for outdates. Keep accurate temperature logs. Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
• Assists with inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications. Receives and shelves medications. Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
• Prepares labels.
• Receives new drug education to remain abreast of new information.
• Travel between all locations may be required.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of and understanding of aseptic techniques and procedures and ability to demonstrate such.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and related medical terminology.
• Knowledge of metric and apothecary systems of weight and measurements.
• Knowledge of medical safety standards to assist in manufacturing and working with pharmaceutical substances.
• Knowledge of medications and the dispensing function to check for correctness.
• Ability to read and interpret prescription information
• Proficient mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of pharmacy experience with background in preparations of IV admixtures and/or chemotherapeutic agents and sterile compounding.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Associates Degree or Diploma Program/Certification from an accredited pharmacy technician training program. Prefer National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board accreditation.
• Prefer experience with inventory control, purchasing, contracts, automated dispensing equipment and dispensing software.
• Prefer retail pharmacy experience.
  
  

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment.

We are an E.O.E. Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"

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