Pharmacy Admixture Technician — IV Med Prep & Compounding

US Oncology Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Generous PTO

Disability Coverage

401k with company contribution

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

Career Growth and Development

Supportive Team and Resources

Job summary

Minnesota Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control in the clinic admixture area under physician supervision. You will verify orders, calculate dosages, assist with IV drugs and chemotherapy prep, maintain temperature and protocol logs, and help with billing and supplies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 2–3 years of pharmacy technician experience; certification is preferred, and IV/chemo

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of pharmacy technician or related health care experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy calculations, and related medical technology.
• Graduation from VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program desired but not required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board Preferred (If not certified at hiring, certification with the first year of employment will be required).
• Intravenous drug and Chemotherapy compounding experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing under supervision of a physician.
• Check orders for completeness and verify patient information.
• Admix drugs as ordered in an accurate and timely manner per guidelines.
• Calculate dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary.
• Assist in counting controlled drugs and maintain records.
• Dispose materials after mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Maintain temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintain medication lot numbers and related documentation.
• Support inventory control and ordering of medications and supplies.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of admix area and pharmacy to improve sanitation.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Pharmacy calculations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Minnesota Oncology is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control in the clinic admixture area under physician supervision. You will verify orders, calculate dosages, assist with IV drugs and chemotherapy prep, maintain temperature and protocol logs, and help with billing and supplies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 2–3 years of pharmacy technician experience; certification is preferred, and IV/chemo