Pharmacy/Admixture Tech

Florida Cancer Affiliates/Ocala Oncology Center

is looking for a full-time

Pharmacy Tech/Admix Tech to join our team!

This position will support the Ocala locations in Ocala, Florida.

Why work for us?
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.

Scope:

Under the direct supervision of a physician or registered pharmacist working within a clinic admixture room or licensed pharmacy, the Admixture Tech II/Pharmacy Tech II performs advanced technical, non-judgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. The
role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state laws may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or
mixing responsibilities; hence, certain incumbents may be prohibited from these tasks.

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
  Verify all orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval; ensure proper
  patient information and physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to
  department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Maintain indigent patient drug program as assigned.
• Maintain current drug information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  Assist lead admixture/pharmacy technician in ensuring standard drug supplies are
  adequate in all departments.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state
  and federal regulations.
• Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice
  guidelines, state and federal law.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other
  quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
  Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot
  numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
• Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation,
  documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, , and order medications
  and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy
  department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
* I.V. certification preferred.
* Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.

Competencies:
Technical and Functional Expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession
and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area.

Physical Demands:
* Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
* Ability to read and note appropriate measurements.
* Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods.
* Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs