Pharmacy Technician Sr

Company: Texas Oncology
Location: Bedford
Posted on: June 23, 2022

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.

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