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Admixture (Pharmacy) Tech
Denver, CO
Job Description
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experience Admixture Tech to cover all RMCC locations throughout the Denver metro area.
This is a full-time position (32-40 hours/week) that will be required to cover at locations throughout the network. Reliable transportation is required for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician. -Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.-Under direct 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.-Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.-Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned. -Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. -Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.-Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.-Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum three experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. I.V. certification preferred.
COMPETENCIES:-Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.-Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.-Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.-Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.-Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical 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 measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While 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.
All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Category: Clinical
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
This is a full-time position (32-40 hours/week) that will be required to cover at locations throughout the network. Reliable transportation is required for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician. -Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.-Under direct 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.-Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.-Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned. -Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs. -Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.-Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.-Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.
REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum three experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. I.V. certification preferred.
COMPETENCIES:-Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.-Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.-Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.-Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.-Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical 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 measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While 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.
All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
*hec
Category: Clinical
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
immediate
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
32-40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
7-4
Required Education
Certification or Vocational
Required Experience
3+ years
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