Admixture Tech II

Overview

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Location:

Hudson Office, United States of America. Date posted: .

WHY JOIN FCS:
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute believes our people are our strength and we invest in them. We offer professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages, including tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS:
Since 1984, FCS has built a national reputation for excellence with a large network of locations and extensive clinical trials participation, including collaboration with Sarah Cannon. We are committed to providing world-class cancer care and may offer patients access to many clinical trials.

Summary:

The Admixture Tech II is responsible for performing a variety of complex technical skills in preparing hazardous and nonhazardous agents under the supervision of the dispensing practitioner. The role requires knowledge of sterile product preparation, biological safety cabinets, and antineoplastic/cytotoxic agents, with precautions for handling these products. Admixture Techs maintain productivity and contribute to total patient care, manage medication and clinical supply inventory, and liaise with Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Operations, Financial Counselors, and Procurement for special order medications.

• Review medication orders to ensure accuracy, determine products needed, and evaluate suitability.
• Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for admixture.
• 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 PPE to ensure proper function.
• Don PPE and doff to prevent contamination.
• Maintain records and logs including clinical trials, waste manifests, cabinet cleaning, room cleaning, temperature logs, controlled substances, and eye wash stations.
• Order, stock, and dispense medical supplies and drugs; manage inventory to ensure patient safety and reduce waste.
• Complete education and training required by organization, state, federal, and regulatory agencies.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste following state and federal regulations (USP, OSHA, NIOSH, etc.).
• Assess temperature monitoring systems and track the temperature of ambient and refrigerated drugs.
• Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges, and initiate drug replacement/reimbursement.
• Collaborate with departments to track and order patient drugs to minimize interruption in patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacy Operations leadership; maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Admixture Techs may travel to meet clinic needs. Travel expectations for floats: 75%–100% weekly. Travel compliance required.

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

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

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills; detail-oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: diplomacy, tact, conflict management, and diversity awareness; ability to work with sensitive materials.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  clear written and verbal communication; active listening; fluency in English.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: patient focus and collaboration to maintain quality and operational excellence.
• Self-Management: time management, prioritization, stress management, and ability to work independently; remote work capability as required.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  MS Office (Word,…