Job Opportunity At Tennessee Oncology Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established in 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us?
We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Maintain efficient operations of admixture area including safe preparation of medications and inventory management. Coordinate drug management and fulfillment support of multi-disciplinary clinic operations departments.
Essential Functions:- Accurately retrieve medications required to fulfill medication orders
- Demonstrate professional competency in reviewing orders for appropriateness and accuracy
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing mathematical calculations required for determining drug dilution and final concentrations
- Aseptically prepare drug solutions and products
- Maintain admixture area in accordance with clean room guidelines
- Interprets the appropriateness of a medication order before preparing the
critical patient information prior to beginning admixture according to policy and procedure.
Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures related to cleaning procedures and schedules
Accurately perform inventory management and cleaning procedures
Maintain inventory levels and logs as per protocols
Receive inventory and oversee dispensing of all drugs
Collaborate with the extended healthcare team in clinic regarding patient care activities
Maintain all relevant clinical logs (i.e., cleaning, controlled substance, respirator, etc.)Serve as a drug information resource to clinical staff
Effectively retrieve and utilize chemotherapy spill kits
Follows all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs.
Keep in good standing required license and certification
Complete on time assigned continuing education and competencies. Engage in ongoing drug education activities needed to maintain license and certification
Completes one or more educational activities annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drug
Engage in the precepting and training of new hires as mutually agreeable and in accordance with precepting policy
Follow guidelines for Automated Dispensing Machine prescription storage, distribution and returns under supervision of a pharmacist
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Ability to present information at varying levels for patients and the healthcare team
- Desire to be an active participant in all aspects of medication procurement and delivery
Education & Experience:
A professionally certified pharmacy technician. Chemotherapy admixture experience strongly preferredTN State Pharmacy Technician license active and in good standing or obtained within 90 days of hire if not previously licensed in TN
Physical Requirements:- Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to wear a fitted respirator including N95, half or full-face elastomeric respirator and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
- Must be willing and able to travel to satellite and other Tennessee Oncology clinics when necessary.
