Pharmacy Tech Details

Pharmacy Tech

Texas Oncology - Tyler, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Pharmacy Tech to join our team!This position will support the Tyler location. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our 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 nearby. Our 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 breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today, 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 patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We 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, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Pharmacy Tech do?

Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities. As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Prepares medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing. Under 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 equivalents. Maintains indigent patient drug program as assigned. Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.

• Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures.
• Logs and dates all drugs that are being used. Checks drugs monthly for outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Keeps accurate temperature logs. Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers. Complete inventory control of medications.
• Receives and shelves medications. Assists lead pharmacy technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing.

• Performs efficient data entry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Pharmacy Tech role will have the following background and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• This is an entry-level position requiring 0-3 years of experience as a pharmacy tech.
• Experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. preferred.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended.
  

Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.