Admixture Pharmacy Technician

DescriptionThe admixture pharmacy technician provides timely and accurate pharmaceutical care. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, IV admixture and solutions (e.g., chemotherapy, biotherapy, etc.), and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) according to Bass Cancer Center policies, applicable state and federal regulations. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control including maintaining adequate stock levels, handling investigational drugs and patient assistance inventory control, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation. Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control policies to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, laminar and vertical flow hoods.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe admixture pharmacy technician is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of IV admixture and solutions (e.g., chemotherapy, biotherapy, etc.)Assist with medication and supplies inventory management and control.Maintain adequate stock levels.Handle investigational drugs in accordance with established policies and protocols.Manage patient assistance programs and associated inventory control.Check accuracy of inventory pricing and perform required regulatory documentation.Ensure proper storage of medications.Document appropriately in patient medical records.Uphold organization policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).Collaborate with all organizational staff.Perform other duties as required.RequirementsGraduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program OR Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of CaliforniaPreferred pharmacy technician experience in the preparation of IV admixture (including chemotherapy), sterile technique, outpatient dispensing, and drug inventory management.General understanding of contemporary pharmacy practices, including pharmaceutical compounding (drugs and nutritional solutions), generic and trade names of common drugs, and a familiarity with pharmacy data systems.Working knowledge of medical terminology, drug nomenclature, abbreviations, and symbols, including a proficiency in math and pharmacy calculations for common dosage determination, admixture doses, and additive volumes.Basic knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including Title XXII, Department of Human Services (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) organization.Effective verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences, including patients, caregivers, and families.Work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to complete assignments within the allotted time while maintaining standard workflow processes.Demonstrated ability to exercise collaboration, negotiation and other interpersonal skills.Ability to utilize analytical skills related to collection, synthesis, analysis and reporting of data.Basic PC skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.

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