Senior IV Admixture Tech - Oncology Pharmacy

The US Oncology Network; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified IV Admixture Technician for our Kingwood, TX location. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no weekends or major holidays. Levels I–Senior reflect experience, with IV skills and oncology background preferred.

Join a large, community-based cancer care provider dedicated to high-quality patient care. The position emphasizes accurate compounding, adherence to OSHA and department guidelines, and close supervision by licensed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level to three (3) years experience in a pharmacy.
• IV Certification strongly preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (Level II).
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills (Level Senior).
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
• Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information.
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
• Under a professional's supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines.
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Maintains indigent patient drug program as needed.
• Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
• Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets.
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Cleans hood daily as stated in policy and procedures.
• Logs and dates all drugs that are being used.
• Checks drugs monthly for outdates.
• Keeps accurate temperature logs.
• Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities.
• Complete inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications.
• Receives and shelves medications.
• Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
• Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Quality mindset

Oncology experience

Pharmacy experience

Education

IV Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement

ASCP accredited program or community college-based program

Job description

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified IV Admixture Technician for our Kingwood, TX location. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no weekends or major holidays. Levels I–Senior reflect experience, with IV skills and oncology background preferred.

Join a large, community-based cancer care provider dedicated to high-quality patient care. The position emphasizes accurate compounding, adherence to OSHA and department guidelines, and close supervision by licensed