Admixture Tech II

WHY JOIN FCS

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Country:
United States of America

Location:

Fleming Island Office

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401‑K match, pet and legal insurance.

The Admixture Tech II is responsible for performing a variety of complex technical skills and functions in preparing hazardous and nonhazardous agents under the supervision of the dispensing practitioner. The technician must possess techniques in sterile product preparation, a thorough understanding of the principles of biological safety cabinets, and a knowledge base of antineoplastic/cytotoxic agents, including the precautions needed in the handling of these products.

Admixture Techs are expected to maintain a high degree of productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to the specific contribution of total patient care.

• Review medication orders to ensure accuracy, ascertain the products needed, and evaluate their suitability.
• Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for the admixture of ordered medications.
• Prepare sterile and non‑sterile medications as ordered by the prescriber in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform proper donning and doffing of garb to ensure aseptic preparation of hazardous and non‑hazardous drugs.
• Understand the appropriate use and limitations of any selected Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure it functions properly.
• Don and doff Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately to prevent damage and reduce contamination spread.
• Maintain necessary records and logs including, but not limited to, clinical research trials, compassionate and non‑billable drugs, waste manifests, biological safety cabinet cleaning, mixing room cleaning, refrigerated and ambient drug temperatures, controlled substances, and eye wash stations.
• Order, stock, and dispense medical supplies and drugs.
• Manage inventory including ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation to ensure patient safety, reduce waste, and preserve product integrity.
• Complete all required education and training as mandated by organization, state, federal, and regulatory agencies.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following state and federal regulations, including USP, USP, OSHA, NIOSH, and State and Federal Departments of Environmental Protection.
• Assess temperature monitoring systems and track accurate temperatures of all ambient and refrigerated drugs.
• Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement or reimbursement.
• Collaborate with various departments (e.g., Patient Financial Navigators, Procurement) to track and order all patient's drugs to minimize interruption in patient care.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Pharmacy Operations Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Additional tasks as needed to support team and FCS.
• Admixture Tech floats are required to travel to meet clinic needs. Travel expectations for floats will be 75%–100% weekly. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• College degree, preferred.
• Professional pharmacy technician certification (or equivalent), required; preferably Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

• Minimum of one year experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician, preferably in a clinical setting.
• IV sterile admixture experience, preferred.

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