Oncology Pharmacy Tech II — IV Admixture Specialist

The US Oncology Network; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in compounding and preparing chemotherapy and IV medications. You will verify orders, ensure patient and physician authorization, and help maintain drug information and inventory.

The role includes drug safety responsibilities and compliance with USP standards. The position requires IV experience and high school graduation, with IV certification preferred and a Certified

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of pharmacy experience with IV skills.
• IV certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate 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 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

Pharmacy experience

IV skills

IV certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IV certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate

Job description

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in compounding and preparing chemotherapy and IV medications. You will verify orders, ensure patient and physician authorization, and help maintain drug information and inventory.

The role includes drug safety responsibilities and compliance with USP standards. The position requires IV experience and high school graduation, with IV certification preferred and a Certified