Pharmacy Tech

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking an Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture) to join our team at the Plano East location. This is a full-time, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The level of the position (Level 1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by the candidate's experience.

This role offers an opportunity to build expertise in inventory management, sterile compounding, retail pharmacy operations, and research. You will join a collaborative, patient-centered team focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous professional growth. You will be part of an exciting period of growth and innovation as the team prepares to move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art pharmacy facility.

Key Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of a physician, performs technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation in a clinic admixture room. With minimal supervision, responsible for record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

• Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under physician supervision.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Admixes drugs as ordered by a physician accurately and timely per department and OSHA guidelines, under direct supervision.
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintains records.
• Properly disposes 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.
• Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs and logs on all protocol 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.
• Performs basic data entry into department automation.
• Orders medication and supplies as directed.
• Assists with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended (unless required by state law).
• I.V. skills
• Inventory control
• Sterile compounding
• Retail pharmacy operations
• Research
• US Oncology Compliance Program
• OSHA guidelines

Qualifications

Level 1

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.

Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)

• Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.

Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum five years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

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.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.