HDR - Plano, TX
posted 6 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Plano, TX
501-1,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Pharmacy Technician Sr. position at Texas Oncology involves supporting the Prestonwood location by performing technical aspects of medication preparation under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of medication orders, inventory control, and maintaining high standards of patient care in oncology settings.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Check all orders for completeness of information.
- Verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Check all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
- Under a professional's supervision, admix drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines.
- Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Maintain indigent patient drug program as needed.
- Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
- Maintain current drug information and MSDS sheets.
- Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
- Clean hood daily as stated in policy and procedures.
- Log and date all drugs that are being used.
- Check drugs monthly for outdates and keep accurate temperature logs.
- Maintain proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers and all other quality assurance activities.
- Complete inventory control of medications, order supplies and medications, receive and shelve medications.
- Prepare labels, file and prepare billing.
- Have a thorough understanding of department automation, data entry and report generation.
- May provide direction/guidance to lower level Pharmacy Technician staff.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent for Level 1.
- Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy for Level 1.
- Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills for Level 2.
- IV certification preferred for Level 2.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended for Level 2.
- Minimum five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills for Level Sr.
- Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience for Level Sr.
- Completion of an ASCP accredited program for Level Sr.
Nice-to-haves
- IV certification
- Oncology background
- Completion of an ASCP accredited program
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance program
- Discounts on retailers
