Pharmacy Technician Sr
Company: Texas Oncology
Location: Bedford
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
-Texas Oncology requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified
accommodation requests. -Texas Oncology is looking for a Pharmacy
Technician Sr to join our team! - This position will support the
Bedford -location. - - -Texas Oncology is the largest community
oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+
providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. -
Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they
believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all
communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the
critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still
the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology
and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based
cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More
victories." - in their fight against cancer. - Today, Texas
Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an
annual basis. - - - -Why work for us? - -Come join our team that is
responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more
patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. -
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term
disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes
with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you
practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such
as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and
discounts on some of your favorite retailers. - - - -Under direct
supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room,
performs the technical, nonjudgemental 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, 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.
Responsibilities:
Prepare 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. 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, and preparing all drugs within
OSHA guidelines and interoffice 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. Thorough understanding of department automation, data
entry and report generation. Ordering of medication and supplies as
directed. Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the
admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize
particle counts and improve overall sanitation. May provide
direction/guidance to lower level Admixture Technician staff.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum five to seven years
experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. Oncology background
preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience. I.V.
certification preferred. Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate
or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended. Completion of an
ASHP accredited program or community college based program
recommended. -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.
Keywords: Texas Oncology, Bedford , Pharmacy Technician Sr, Professions , Bedford, Texas
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