Pharmacy/Admixture Technician Willowbrook, TX

Texas Oncology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with company match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Houston's Willowbrook location is seeking a Certified IV Admixture Technician. This full-time role supports IV admixture in a clinic setting, under physician supervision, with no weekends. Responsibilities include medication preparation, order verification, and inventory control.

The ideal candidate has IV skills, oncology pharmacy experience, and relevant certifications and training. The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance with protocol, and maintaining clean, compliant

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.
• Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
• Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
• ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing under physician supervision.
• Verify patient information and physician authorization for orders.
• Admixes drugs as ordered by physician in timely manner per guidelines.
• Calculate dosage volumes and convert units as needed.
• Maintain temperature logs and logs for protocol drugs.
• Support inventory control and label preparation; basic data entry.
• Clean and maintain admix area and uphold aseptic conditions.

Skills

IV admixture skills

Pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified IV Admixture Technician to join our team! This full-time position will support the Willowbrook location in Houston, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p or 8:30a - 5:00p (depending on the needs of the business) with no weekends or major holidays! In the vibrant Willowbrook area of Northwest Houston, healing meets convenience and community. TxO - Houston Willowbrook stands as a beacon of hope, offering advanced cancer care including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, CAR‑T therapy, and precision medicine—all delivered by a compassionate team of specialists. Located on Dotson Road, this comprehensive center ensures patients stay close to their support networks while receiving world‑class treatment. Just minutes away, visitors can enjoy retail therapy at Willowbrook Mall, explore nature at Kickerillo‑Mischer Preserve, or unwind at the tranquil Mandolin Gardens Park. Whether you're seeking care or a moment of peace, Willowbrook blends medical excellence with the comforts of home and the energy of Houston. TxO - Willowbrook's management team values an approach of teamwork and collaboration to serve our patients and community. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. This position will be either a level I, II, or Senior based on candidate experience.

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 Admixture Technician do? (including by not limited to)

Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities. As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

Level I

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.

Level II (in addition to level I requirements)

• Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.

Level Senior (in addition to level I and II requirements)

• Minimum five to seven years 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.

Competencies

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.

Physical Demands

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements.

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.