Oncology Admixture Technician – Compounding Pharmacy

The US Oncology Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Profit sharing

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Yearly merit raises

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The US Oncology Network in Eastgate, OH is seeking an experienced Admixture / Pharmacy Technician to support preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing under physician supervision. You will work closely with treatment suite nurses to ensure state of the art cancer care and patient safety, while adhering to guidelines and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of IV pharmacy experience, HS diploma, and ideally IV certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
• IV certification preferred but not required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Under direct 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 dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
• Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.

Skills

IV skills

Pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate

State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended

IV certification preferred

Job description

The US Oncology Network in Eastgate, OH is seeking an experienced Admixture / Pharmacy Technician to support preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing under physician supervision. You will work closely with treatment suite nurses to ensure state of the art cancer care and patient safety, while adhering to guidelines and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of IV pharmacy experience, HS diploma, and ideally IV certification.