Oncology IV Admixture Tech II - Impactful Patient Care

The US Oncology Network; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and admixture under supervision in a licensed pharmacy within The US Oncology Network. You will verify orders, prepare IV therapies, and ensure proper patient information and physician authorization.

The role requires at least one year of IV experience, a High School diploma, and an IV certification; a Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate is preferred where required by state law.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
• IV certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification recommended unless required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Verify all orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval; ensure proper patient information and physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Maintain indigent patient drug program as assigned.
• Maintain current drug information and MSDS.
• Assist lead admixture/pharmacy technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate in all departments.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
• Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
• Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, , and order medications and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.

Skills

IV skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

I.V. certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate

Job description

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and admixture under supervision in a licensed pharmacy within The US Oncology Network. You will verify orders, prepare IV therapies, and ensure proper patient information and physician authorization.

The role requires at least one year of IV experience, a High School diploma, and an IV certification; a Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate is preferred where required by state law.