Admixture Tech Sr.

Join Affiliated Oncologists as an Admixture Tech Sr.!

AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic, colorectal and head and neck cancers. Our physicians and staff are multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.

SCOPE: 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 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Prepare medication orders by compounding and admixing medications under supervision of a physician and licensed pharmacist. Checks all orders for completeness of information.
-Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
-Verifies insurance approval for all orders before admixing.
-Under a clinical professional's supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, OSHA guidelines, and practice policies and procedures. Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents. Demonstrates exceptional competency in drug calculations.
- Responsible for adhering to state and federal laws concerning controlled substances and complies with all medication requirements per DEA, FDA, IDFPR, IDPH, and USP regulations.
-Properly disposes all materials used when mixing hazardous or non- hazardous dosage forms. Completes required tasks including but not limited to maintenance of USP standards daily.
-Logs and dates all drugs that are being used via automated medication dispensing system (Lynx).

-Maintains and verifies daily inventory, temperature monitoring logs, and facility conditions in accordance with applicable USP regulations.

-Collaborates with Clinical Research Coordinator to maintain accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.

-Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers/expiration dates and other quality assurance tasks.
-Complete inventory control of medications. Orders necessary supplies and medications to complete the daily tasks of medication preparation. Receives and shelves medications. -- 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 according with USP rules and regulations.
-Supports entry level certified pharmacy technicians, takes initiative, and assists team processes as applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-High School diploma or equivalent required.

-Minimum five years' experience in a pharmacy with strong sterile compounding skills, strongly preferred.

-Oncology or specialty experience with strong sterile compounding skill, strongly preferred.

-Sterile Compounding Technician certification strongly preferred.

- Licensed pharmacy technician per state law required

-Pharmacy Technician Certification required.

-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, 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 under the guidance and supervision of a registered pharmacist.
-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; 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.

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.

TRAVEL:

This position will require occasional travel to and working at multiple Affiliated Oncologists sites.

HOURLY RANGE:

• $26.00 - $36.00 per hour

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical

• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)

• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• 401(k)

• Wellness Program

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.