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Summary
Under supervision of the attending physician and the Director of Pharmaceutical Services works to compound chemotherapy agents while maintaining proper policy and procedure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for compounding chemotherapy agents per physician orders.
• Adheres to OSHA Policy and Procedure.
• Adheres to Company Policy and Procedure.
• Performs related work as required
• Assist other admixture technicians
• Assist Director of Pharmaceutical Services in scheduling and maintaining workflow
• Assist in training new employees
• Requires the ability to read and communicate measurements accurately and legibly.
• Manual dexterity required in manipulation of vials, needles and syringes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to work as a team member.
• Professional demeanor and courteous attitude with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures, with a minimum 2 years’ experience with IV admixture in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medications and medical supplies, Chemotherapy experience is a PLUS!
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques and Pharmacy Computer System experience – Preferred.
• Accurate typing skills (minimum 35 words per minute).
• Basic computer literacy and technology with proficiency in general word-processing and data entry.
• Requires working with toxic substances, and medicinal preparations.
• Frequent standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, communications & mathematics skills – Required.
• Ability to understand the importance of and respect the confidentiality of all patient information.

Certificate/License Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED Business/College Courses
• Medical Terminology Courses Preferred
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician – C.PH.T. Preferred