Sterile Compounding Technician

The US Oncology Network; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision/Life

HSA/FSA

Critical illness plan

PTO/Holidays

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Jeans Fridays

Job summary

Compass Oncology in Tigard, Oregon seeks a dedicated Sterile Compounding Technician to support the preparation, admixture and delivery of injectable medications for oncology patients. This full-time role supports the admix team under physician supervision, ensuring dosing accuracy, proper labeling and compliance with OSHA, US Oncology and Compass guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, Certified Pharmacy Technician training and 1–3 years of hospital or clinic pharmacy

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician training required.
• Pharmacy Technician license for Washington and/or Oregon strongly preferred.
• Minimum (1-3) years of experience in a hospital or clinic pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Admixture experience required especially in oncology strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to travel between clinics as needed, requiring reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing injectable medications under supervision of a physician.
• Float to other clinical sites depending on departmental need.
• Verifies patient information and provider authorization of medication orders.
• Reviews all medication orders for insurance approval before admixing medications.
• Under supervision, processes medication orders including labeling and admixture details; ensures correct dosing.
• Counts controlled substances and maintains records; keeps temperature and quality assurance logs.
• Collaborates with team on indigent patient medication program and research materials.
• Orders supplies and medications and ensures adequate stock; maintains inventory control.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Admixture experience

Oncology experience

Travel flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician training

Pharmacy Technician license (WA/OR) preferred

Job description

Overview

It may sound cliché, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role, each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. If this sounds like you, please reach out to us. We can't wait to hear your story.

Position: Sterile Compounding Technician

Compass Oncology - the Northwest's Largest Private Practice Oncology Center - is looking to expand the Sterile Compounding Technician team at our West Cancer Clinic located in Tigard, Oregon. This person in this position will help prepare, maintain, and deliver medications for our amazing patients. If are looking for a new challenge in your career, and have a heart for service, we want to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F

Location: West Cancer Center (Tigard, Oregon)

Salary Range: $23.87-$39.06 Per Hour

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise as well as internal employee equity considerations.

JOB SCOPE

Under supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, non-judgmental aspects of injectable medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for record keeping and inventory control of medications. Tasks, including admixture 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing injectable medications under supervision of a physician. Checks all medication orders for completeness of information.
• Float to other clinical sites depending on departmental need.
• Verifies patient information and provider authorization of medication orders.
• Reviews all medication orders for insurance approval before admixing medications.
• Under a health care professional's supervision, processes medication orders including preparing labels, admixture details; followed by admixing medications as ordered by providers in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines. Prepares all medications within OSHA guidelines, and US Oncology and Compass Oncology guidelines. Verifies dose calculations and calculates correct dosage volumes.
• Counts controlled substances and maintain records. Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemotherapy or non-chemotherapy medications.
• With admix team conducts required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department with the specific departmental policies and procedures.
• Cleans hoods and clean rooms as stated in policy and procedures.
• Logs and dates all medications that are being used. Maintains drug inventory, including checking monthly for outdates. Keeps accurate temperature logs and other quality assurance logs. Maintains control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities
• Collaborates with team members to maintain indigent patient medication program and records. Completes and maintains accountability logs on all research medications
• Orders supplies and medications and ensures adequate supply of medications and medical and pharmacy supplies. Receives and shelves medications. Maintains inventory control of medications
• Reviews and checks medication charges daily, in preparation for revenue cycle team. Thorough understanding of department automation, data entry and report generation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician training required.
• Pharmacy Technician license for Washington and/or Oregon strongly preferred.

Experience/Training

• Minimum (1-3) years of experience in a hospital or clinic pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Admixture experience required especially in oncology strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to travel between clinics as needed, requiring reliable transportation.

More About The Company

Compass Oncology team brings together leading cancer experts in the fields of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, pathology and palliative care to provide the most comprehensive cancer care possible and an even more cohesive patient experience. In addition, the majority of our physicians specialize in particular cancer types, bringing a heightened level of expertise to our patients. If you are a dedicated, team-oriented, patient-centered individual looking for an opportunity where you are proud of what you do, work hard, have fun, want to learn and go home at the end of the day knowing you made a difference in the lives of our patients; Compass Oncology is the place for you!

As a member of The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest community-based cancer treatment and research networks, Compass Oncology participates in leading-edge clinical trials through US Oncology research, which has helped develop 89 FDA approved cancer therapies. We serve the Portland and Vancouver communities with clinical offices located throughout the metro area.

To learn more about Compass Oncology and its daily mission, please visit our website at https://compassoncology.com/

Our Comprehensive benefits include

• Medical , Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

For more details: Compass Employee Benefits

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, operate a calculator, telephone, copier and other such office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

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. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves contact with patients and public.