Oncology Pharmacy Tech – Admixture & IV Prep

US Oncology Inc.; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to support our Abilene clinic. The role involves compounding, medication preparation, and strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards in an oncology setting.

The ideal candidate will have IV skills, a strong pharmacy background, and relevant certifications. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.

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

IV skills

Oncology background

Certified Pharmacy Technician

IV certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ASCP accredited program or similar

Pharmacy Technician certification recommended

Tools

IV Certification

Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to support our Abilene clinic. The role involves compounding, medication preparation, and strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards in an oncology setting.

The ideal candidate will have IV skills, a strong pharmacy background, and relevant certifications. This full-time position offers a structured schedule, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team environment.