Oncology IV Admixture Technician — Patient Care Focus

Us Oncology Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support compounding and distribution within a licensed pharmacy. You will verify orders, prepare medications, and ensure proper patient and physician authorization, while adhering to guidelines and safety standards.

The role requires IV skills and a background in pharmacy operations, with potential certification preferences. This position involves handling chemotherapy-related tasks under supervision in a high-care environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate 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 Material Safety Data Sheets (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 o

Skills

IV skills

Pharmacy experience

IV certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended

Job description

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support compounding and distribution within a licensed pharmacy. You will verify orders, prepare medications, and ensure proper patient and physician authorization, while adhering to guidelines and safety standards.

The role requires IV skills and a background in pharmacy operations, with potential certification preferences. This position involves handling chemotherapy-related tasks under supervision in a high-care environment.