Pharmacy Admixture Tech Opportunity At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for more than 50 years. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Admixture Tech in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for 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, including 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:
Assist with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision. Check all orders for completeness and verify patient information and proper physician drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines. Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents. Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law. Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities. Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs. Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, and order medications and supplies as directed. Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Entry-level experience in a pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
Competencies:
Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area.
Adaptability: Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity.
Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions, even under conditions of uncertainty.
Work Commitment: Sets high performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
Quality Commitment: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improves efficiencies.
Physical Demands:
Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. 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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents. Ready For Your Next Career Challenge? We'd Love to Hear from You! If you possess the above qualifications and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to submit your resume and apply. In addition to a great career opportunity, we offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer. 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 employer participates in E-Verify.
