Admixture Tech II

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required
• •High school diploma or equivalent, required
• •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
• •Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills
• •Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment
• •Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness
• •Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters
• •Communication Skills: Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation) is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback
• •Fluency in the English language as well as strong communication skills to interact with a wide variety of personalities
• •Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus
• •Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through best practices, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as maintain positive employee, physician, and community relations
• •Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development
• •Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• •Ability to work remotely effectively as required
• •Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites
• •Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• •Travel: Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions
• •Essential Physical Requirements: Refer to last page of position description job specific for physical and mental requirements
• •Medical terminology and attention to detail, required
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Responsibilities

• •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
• •To carry out the assignments of this position, 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
• •The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the ordering and inventory of medications and clinical supplies and acting as a liaison between Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Operations, Financial Counselors, and Procurement in obtaining special order medications
• •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
• •Responsible for preparing 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
• •Responsible for adequately donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent damage and reduce the spread of contamination
• •Responsible for maintaining 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
• •Responsible for ordering, stocking, and dispensing medical supplies and drugs
• •Responsible for proper inventory management, including ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation, to ensure patient safety, reduce waste, and product integrity
• •Responsible for completing all education and training required by organization, state, federal, and regulatory agencies
• •Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following state and federal regulations, including but not limited to USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, NIOSH, and State and Federal Departments of Environmental Protection
• •Responsible for assessing temperature monitoring systems and tracking the accurate temperature of all ambient and refrigerated drugs
• •Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges and initiate drug replacement/reimbursement
• •Collaborate with various departments (i.e., 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 the 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
• •Standard Workdays/Hours (specify weekends and call requirements): Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• •Patient First - Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• •Accountability - Taking responsibility for our actions
• •Commitment & Care - Upholding FCS vision through every action
• •Team - Working together, one team, one mission
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