Oncology IV Pharmacy Tech - Admixture Specialist

US Oncology Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy Admixture Technician to support the clinical operations in San Antonio, TX. The role involves compounding/admixture of medications, documentation, and inventory control in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, IV skills, and pharmacy experience with level-specific requirements and certifications preferred. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities in oncology care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.
• Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• IV certification Preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
• Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper 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.
• 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

Technical skills

Adaptability

Sound judgment

Work ethic

Quality focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

IV Certification

ASCP program

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy Admixture Technician to support the clinical operations in San Antonio, TX. The role involves compounding/admixture of medications, documentation, and inventory control in a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, IV skills, and pharmacy experience with level-specific requirements and certifications preferred. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities in oncology care.