CPhT Infusion Admixture II-Mansfield, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Admixture Technician to join our team in Mansfield, TX. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p. This position will be either a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• 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 of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Assists in cleaning hoods daily and 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, and basic data entry into department automation. Orders medication and supplies as directed.
• Assists with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixt area and the pharmacy department 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): Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with IV skills; IV certification preferred; Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
• Level Sr (in addition to Levels 1 and 2): Minimum five to seven years experience in a pharmacy with IV skills; Oncology background preferred or extensive IV 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; adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience and 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 evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality and 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 typically require full range of body motion including manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; 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.

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 exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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