Pharmacy/Admixture Tech

US Oncology Inc.; Round Rock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k with company match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Texas Oncology Round Rock is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to join our team. This full-time role supports Round Rock location with alternating 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and 8:30 AM–5:00 PM shifts, Monday through Friday, no weekends or major holidays.

The ideal candidate may be level 1, 2 or Sr based on experience, with a fast-paced clinic admixture environment and opportunities to grow clinically. Training and collaboration with pharmacists ensure safe, accurate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.
• IV sterile compounding experience highly preferred.
• I.V. certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing under supervision.
• Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by a physician, adhering to guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes and unit conversions.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping per regulations.
• Dispose of materials used in mixing per guidelines and laws.
• Clean hoods daily and check drugs for outdates; perform QA tasks.
• Maintain temperature logs and protocol/patient assistance drug logs.
• Manage inventory, including lot numbers and expiration dating.
• Support medication use continuum: labeling, data entry, pre-billing review, ordering meds and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of admixture area and pharmacy.

Skills

IV sterile compounding

Pharmacy experience

Oncology pharmacy

IV certification

Education

High School diploma

ASHP accredited program

Pharmacy Technician certification recommended

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to join our team! This position will support the Round Rock location (2410 Round Rock Ave #150 Round Rock, Texas 78681. This is a full-time Monday - Friday position with alternating shifts between 8am-4:30pm and 8:30am-5pm. This position has no weekends, call ,or major holidays.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology Round Rock is experiencing rapid growth and offers a dynamic, fast paced clinical environment. Our pharmacy team is exceptional and works with a high level of efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration to support patient care. This role provides significant opportunities to learn and develop while contributing to meaningful work in a unique oncology clinic setting.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Pharmacy Tech do? (including but not limited to)

Under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist working within a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the Admixture Tech/Pharmacy Tech performs technical, non-judgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state laws may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities; hence, certain incumbents may be prohibited from these tasks.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Pharmacy Tech position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
• IV sterile compounding experience highly preferred.

Level 2

• Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.

Level Sr

• Minimum five years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Physical Demands:

Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

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