Oncology Pharmacy Tech II: IV Admixture Expert

US Oncology Inc.; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology in Maryland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform IV admixture, prepare medication orders, and verify prescriptions under supervision. The role involves compounding, maintaining drug information, and supporting inventory and quality assurance processes within a regulated pharmacy environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, IV skills, and a pharmacy background; IV certification and a tech certificate are preferred or required by state law where

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills.
• IV certification preferred where state law allows.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification recommended.

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 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

I.V. skills

I.V. certification

Pharmacy experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate

Job description

Maryland Oncology Hematology in Maryland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform IV admixture, prepare medication orders, and verify prescriptions under supervision. The role involves compounding, maintaining drug information, and supporting inventory and quality assurance processes within a regulated pharmacy environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, IV skills, and a pharmacy background; IV certification and a tech certificate are preferred or required by state law where