Pharmacy Technician Sr

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Pharmacy/Admixture Technician to join our team at the Boerne, TX location. Hours are 8:30a-5:00p, Monday-Friday.

The Pharmacy Admixture Tech, under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist working within a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, performs technical, non-judgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Specific state laws may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities; hence, certain incumbents may be prohibited from these tasks.

• Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
• Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
• Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation, basic data entry, pre-billing review, and order medications and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.

The ideal candidate for the Pharmacy Tech position will have the following background and experience:

• Level 1
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.
• Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)
  • Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
  • IV certification preferred.
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
• Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)
  • Minimum five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
  • Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
  • Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

• Technical and Functional
  
  Experience:
  
  Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area.
• Adaptability:
  Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity.
• Sound Judgment:
  Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions, even under conditions of uncertainty.
• Work Commitment:
  Sets high performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Quality Commitment:
  Delivers quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improves efficiencies.

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 typically require full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements.

Requires sitting/standing for extended periods. 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.

The work environment is representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment with regular exposure to direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.