Maryland Oncology Hematology
Admixture Technician – Texas Oncology
Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (no weekends, calls or major holidays). The role is Level 2 or Senior (Sr) based on candidate experience.
Overview Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with more than 600 providers in over 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. The Admixture Technician supports the McAllen location by preparing medications in the clinic admixture room under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities
Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under the supervision of a physician.
Checks all orders for completeness and verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admixes drugs as ordered, following department guidelines and OSHA regulations.
Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assists in weekly controlled‑drug counts and maintains records; disposes materials used in mixing chemo or non‑chemo IVs.
Cleans hoods daily, checks drugs monthly for out‑dates, and performs other quality‑assurance activities as assigned.
Keeps accurate temperature logs and logs on all protocol drugs and patient‑assistance drugs.
Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
Supports inventory control, prepares labels, files and prepares billing, and performs basic data entry into departmental automation.
Assists with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.
Qualifications – Level 2
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three to five years of experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
IV certification preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or state pharmacy board requirement recommended.
Qualifications – Senior (Level Sr)
Minimum five to seven years of pharmacy experience with IV skills.
Oncology background preferred or extensive IV preparation experience.
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community‑college‑based program recommended.
Physical Demands Typical duties require full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, and the ability to read and note measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 40 lb.
Work Environment The environment involves direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Overview Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with more than 600 providers in over 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. The Admixture Technician supports the McAllen location by preparing medications in the clinic admixture room under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities
Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under the supervision of a physician.
Checks all orders for completeness and verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
Admixes drugs as ordered, following department guidelines and OSHA regulations.
Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Assists in weekly controlled‑drug counts and maintains records; disposes materials used in mixing chemo or non‑chemo IVs.
Cleans hoods daily, checks drugs monthly for out‑dates, and performs other quality‑assurance activities as assigned.
Keeps accurate temperature logs and logs on all protocol drugs and patient‑assistance drugs.
Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
Supports inventory control, prepares labels, files and prepares billing, and performs basic data entry into departmental automation.
Assists with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation.
Qualifications – Level 2
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum three to five years of experience in a pharmacy with IV skills.
IV certification preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or state pharmacy board requirement recommended.
Qualifications – Senior (Level Sr)
Minimum five to seven years of pharmacy experience with IV skills.
Oncology background preferred or extensive IV preparation experience.
Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community‑college‑based program recommended.
Physical Demands Typical duties require full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, and the ability to read and note measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 40 lb.
Work Environment The environment involves direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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