Pharmacy Technician II

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology!We're looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you're dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.Explore opportunities with us and apply today!The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $18.73- $28.81 per hour. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.Verify all orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval; ensure proper patient information and 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.Maintain indigent patient drug program as assigned.Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).Assist lead admixture/pharmacy technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are adequate in all departments.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 perform basic data entry and 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent.Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.I.V. certification preferred.Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.Competencies:Technical and Functional Expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; is 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: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improves efficiencies.Leadership: Provides guidance and training to junior staff; demonstrates the ability to lead and mentor within the department.Physical Demands:Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.Ability to read and note appropriate measurements.Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.