Compounding Pharmacy Tech

Oncology/Hematology Care - Fairfield, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Fairfield, OH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. (OHC) is seeking an experienced Admixture / Compounding Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Fairfield, Ohio. This position is crucial as our Admix Techs assist in the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under the supervision of a physician. The role involves close collaboration with our treatment suite nurses to ensure that our patients receive state-of-the-art treatment. OHC has been at the forefront of cancer care for over 38 years, establishing itself as one of the largest independent oncology practices in the nation. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support to our patients, allowing them to focus on what matters most: overcoming cancer. As a Compounding Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in the medication preparation process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards. You will be responsible for checking medication orders for completeness, verifying patient information, and ensuring proper physician authorization. Under direct supervision, you will admix drugs as ordered, calculate correct dosage volumes, and assist in maintaining quality assurance activities. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care our patients receive, making this a rewarding career opportunity. At OHC, we prioritize the well-being of our employees as much as we do our patients. We offer a range of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional cancer care and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
• Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three to five years' experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• I.V. certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.

Benefits

• 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
• 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
• A company matched 401K plan
• Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
• Competitive salaries
• Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• A generous PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Program
• Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
• Wellness Program
• Yearly merit raises
• Opportunities for advancement