Pharmacy Technician - Admix and Specialty Pharmacy at Minnesota Oncology
Maplewood, MN 55109, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Dec, 25

Salary

31.0

Posted On

05 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, Chemotherapy

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Description

Overview:
Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.
Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of pharmacy technician or other related health care experience
  • Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy calculations, and related medical technology
  • Graduation from VoTech Pharmacy Technician Program desired
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate or State Pharmacy Board required
  • Intravenous drug and Chemotherapy compounding experience preferred, but not required
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.
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