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Texas oncology is looking for a full-time pharmacy technician to join our team! t exas oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across texas and southeastern oklahomaOur founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearbyOur mission is still the same today-at texas oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve `more breakthroughsMore victories.` ® in their fight against cancerToday, texas oncology treats half of all texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead texas oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in texasWe offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous pto program, and a 401k plan that comes with a company matchIn addition to a wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle, and many other great perks, such as tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Scope: under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, performs the technical, nonjudgemental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping and inventory controlTasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacistSupports and adheres to the us oncology compliance program, to include the code of ethics and business standardsSpecific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilitiesAs a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.
Essential duties and responsibilities: -prepares medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a registered pharmacist-checks all orders for completeness of informationVerifies patient information and proper physician authorization-checks all orders for insurance approval before admixingUnder a professional`s 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 equivalentsMaintains indigent patient drug program as assignedCounts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records-maintains current drug information and msds sheetsProperly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo ivsCleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures-logs and dates all drugs that are being usedChecks drugs monthly for outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned-keeps accurate temperature logsKeeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs-maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbersComplete inventory control of medications-receives and shelves medicationsAssists lead pharmacy technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departmentsPrepares labelsFiles and prepares billingPerforms efficient data entry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture.
Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalentMinimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with i.vSkillsI.vCertification preferredCertified pharmacy technician certificate or state pharmacy board requirement recommended.
Physical demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsPhysical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurementsRequires sitting/standing for extensive periods of timeOccasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbsRequires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work environment: the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
Effective september 30, 2021, texas oncology is mandating the covid-19 vaccination for all employees, including new hiresIf currently unvaccinated, new hires will be granted a 30-day window upon employment to receive their first vaccination doseExemptions for medical, and religious circumstances will be subject to review on a case by case basisAll employees must be fully vaccinated by december 3, 2021Please initial your acknowledgement of this mandateFailure to initial will remove your application from consideration.
All texas oncology employees, except those who work from home full time or who have a medical or religious accommodation, must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the cdc, by december 3.
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