Mixing Pharmacist

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists; City of Middletown (NY); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401k plan

PTO & 8 holidays

Résumé du poste

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) in Middletown, NY is seeking a Mixing Pharmacist to prepare chemotherapeutic and biologic medications in a fast-paced oncology setting. The role requires accurate dosing, adherence to USP 797/800, and strict safety practices.

Responsibilities include inventory management, compounding IV therapies, and maintaining logs while collaborating with clinicians. Travel between NYCBS locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist required.
• Proficient in USP 797/800 guidelines.
• 2 years of pharmacist experience preferred.
• Hospital or outpatient infusion experience with IV chemo.
• Oncology experience with chemo/IV preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous drugs and safe handling.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.

Responsabilités

• Prepare chemotherapeutic and biologic medications under aseptic technique.
• Verify patient information and ensure drug matches physician order.
• Perform calculations to determine dosage and volume.
• Manage inventory and restock medications.
• Maintain hood area cleanliness and safety procedures.
• Handle hazardous drugs and waste per OSHA/NIOSH guidelines.
• Admix drugs per physician orders and USP 797/800 guidelines.
• Maintain temperature and drug logs as required.

Connaissances

Licensed Pharmacist

USP 797/800

IV Chemo

Oncology

Hazardous Drugs

Pharmacy Calculations

EMR Experience

Formation

Pharmacist license

Outils

EMR Systems

Description du poste

Why Join Our Team?

Job Description

Mixing Pharmacist

Location: Middletown, NY

Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)

Key Responsibilities

• Chemotherapy: Prepare chemotherapeutic and biologic medications under aseptic technique. Verify patient information and ensure that the drug to be prepared matches the physician's order. Perform and verify mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug dosage and volume.
• Support & Coordination: Provide support with inventory control of medications. Manage drug inventory utilizing a Nucleus Inventory Management Cabinet (or other comparable system). Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the hood and surrounding areas. Assist in ordering supplies and medications. Receive and restock medications.
• Compliance: Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs and waste materials following OSHA and NIOSH guidelines. Maintain proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers.
• Clinical Support: Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner as per departmental guidelines. Prepare all drugs within USP 797/800 guidelines. Assist in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all non-hazardous and hazardous drugs.
• Safety: Utilize appropriate PPE, ventilation equipment, and/or other safety devices per manufacturer and organizational guidelines. Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo medications.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications:
  • Licensed Pharmacist (Required)
  • Proficient in regulatory USP 797/800 guidelines
• Skills & Experience:
  • 2 years of experience as a Pharmacist (Preferred)
  • Hospital or outpatient infusion setting experience that includes IV compounding of chemo and non-chemo infusions (Preferred)
  • Previous Oncology experience with Chemo or IV experience (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of hazardous drugs and safe handling precautions
  • Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations
• Additional Requirements:
  • Reliable transportation to travel between NYCBS locations
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented, organized and dedicated to helping people
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team in a high volume/fast-paced environment while in a self-directed role
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and healthcare professionals
• Experience with EMR’s
• Attention to detail and professional conduct

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary starting at $63 per hour, based on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective on day 1)
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • 401k plan with company contributions
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays (2 floating)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team
• A culture of collaboration and innovation in a field that’s making a difference

Join Us Today!

Become part of a team that is making strides in cancer care and delivering hope to those who need it most.

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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer