Pharmacy Admixture Technician (IV Meds)

US Oncology Inc.; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Short-term and Long-term Disabled

401k plan with company contribution

Wellness program that rewards you fora

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program and Discnt

Free Parking

Career Growth and Development

Supportive Team and Resources

Job summary

Minnesota Oncology in Minnesota is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation under physician supervision and manage inventory, records, and billing in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Under the supervision of a physician and as part of the pharmacy team, you will ensure accurate compounding, order verification, and adherence to OSHA and interoffice guidelines while maintaining temperature logs and compliance with protocol drugs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2-3 years of pharmacy technician or other 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

• Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
• Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.

Education

VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board Preferred

Job description

Minnesota Oncology in Minnesota is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation under physician supervision and manage inventory, records, and billing in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Under the supervision of a physician and as part of the pharmacy team, you will ensure accurate compounding, order verification, and adherence to OSHA and interoffice guidelines while maintaining temperature logs and compliance with protocol drugs.