Oncology Pharmacy Admixture Tech (IV) — Weekdays

US Oncology Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to support the IDS department at the Dallas Sammons location. Work hours are typical M-F 8:30a–5:00p, with no weekends or major holidays. Roles vary by Level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience and IV skills.

The ideal candidate has pharmacy experience with IV preparation, potential oncology background, and relevant certifications. Training and compliance with USP and state regulations are required.

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to support the IDS department at the Dallas Sammons location. Work hours are typical M-F 8:30a–5:00p, with no weekends or major holidays. Roles vary by Level 1, 2, or Sr based on experience and IV skills.

The ideal candidate has pharmacy experience with IV preparation, potential oncology background, and relevant certifications. Training and compliance with USP and state regulations are required.