Float Admixture Technician Sr-San Antonio, Tx

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Float Admixture Technician to join our team! This position supports the San Antonio, Tx location. Hours are 8:00‑4:30 or 8:30‑5:00, Monday‑Friday. What does the Admixture Technician do? Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including 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. Responsibilities Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician. Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines. Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents. Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintains records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non‑chemo IVs. Assists in cleaning hoods daily, checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned. Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers. Provides support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed. Assists with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation. Qualifications 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. V. 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 experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience. Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college based program recommended. Competencies Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate. Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility. Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost‑effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them. Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies. 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. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. 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. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Why work for us? Competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage Generous PTO program 401k plan that comes with a company match Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance program Discounts on some of your favorite retailers #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.