Pharmacy Technician

Astera Cancer Care; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Admixture Technician to prepare IV chemotherapy and biotherapy medications using sterile technique. You will support the clinical pharmacy team, verify orders, manage labeling, and contribute to safe, timely patient care.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a busy hematology/oncology clinic, a Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate, BLS, and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy experience in the preparation of IV chemotherapy and biotherapy.
• 2+ years of experience in a hematology/oncology clinic.
• Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Calculate correct volumes and compounds using sterile technique.
• Oversee inventory control and documentation of medications and supplies.
• Maintain safety and quality control with MSDS sheets and equipment inspections.
• Review patient information and verify orders for accuracy.
• Package and label medications per policy for safe administration.
• Dispose of hazardous drugs per OSHA.
• Maintain records related to daily clinical pharmacy operations.
• Assist in solving barriers to timely pharmaceutical care.
• Respond to emergency medical needs of patients.

Skills

Pharmacy IV chemotherapy experience

2+ years oncology clinic

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Our practice is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, compassionate support, and commitment to helping our patients through very difficult times in their lives. Every member of our team shares and is dedicated to our common goal of improving our patients’ experience, lives and outcomes. This ambitious and important goal is what motivates the selfless, collaborative, courageous and exceptional people who make up our organization.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly‑motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Responsibilities for Admixture Technician:

• Calculates correct volumes/doses and compounds medications, chemotherapy, and biotherapy using sterile technique
• Oversees inventory control and documentation of medications and pharmaceutical/nursing supplies
• Ensures safety and quality control by maintaining MSDSA sheets, conducting inspections of emergency equipment and medications, monitoring expiration dates, and properly storing medications
• Reviews relevant patient information and verifies orders for accuracy, appropriateness, authorization, and completeness
• Packages and labels medications per policy to facilitate safe administration
• Disposes of hazardous drugs, materials and waste according to OSHA
• Maintains appropriate records as related to the daily operation of the clinical pharmacy
• Anticipates barriers to timely pharmaceutical care and assists in problem solving
• Responsible for the cleaning of all pharmacy areas including the hood daily
• Responds to the emergency medical needs of the patients

Additional IOD Responsibilities include:

• Verify patient demographics, insurance information, allergies, and prescription information after receiving through prescription software.
• Process prescriptions and bill insurance for payment; ensure prescriptions and paperwork are being signed off by a provider.
• Ability to adapt to QS/1 prescription processing software.
• Understanding/knowledge of oral oncology medications
• Understanding of prescription insurance
• Ensure all required patient documents are signed/filed.
• Medicare Part B prescription processing.
• Submit prior authorizations for oral chemotherapy agents, along with other medications needing authorization from the insurance.
• Seek out financial assistance for patients needing help with copay or applying for high dollar medications from the manufacturer.
• Ability to interact with providers regarding interactions or dosing on prescriptions.
• Ensure that the most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors.
• Compassion for patients, understanding the need for urgency and to help patient obtain their medications regardless of who is filling the prescription.

Monthly inventories

• Processing, labeling, counting prescriptions, obtaining a check from the provider before calling patient.
• Maintenance of all prescriptions required by state law.
• Ability to assist with any audits from insurance companies: pulling prescriptions and signature logs.

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy experience in the preparation of IV chemotherapy and biotherapy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• 2+ years of experience in a busy hematology/oncology clinic
• BLS Certification
• Medical terminology

A division of One Oncology, we are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is a proud partner of One Oncology’s network of the nation's leading oncology practices bringing the latest cancer research and treatment options to patients close to home.