- Prepare pharmaceutical agents ordered, ensuring the correct dose for the correct patient, and provide those drugs to clinical staff for administration. Tasks are subjected to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist.
- Utilizing aseptic techniques, prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing, under supervision of a registered pharmacist
- Ensure quality control for all oncology/chemotherapy medication utilized in the Oncology Department.
- Check all orders for completeness of information; verify patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing. Under professional supervision, admix drugs within OSHA and interoffice guidelines.
- Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Maintain indigent patient drug program as assigned.
- Count controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
- Note date, concentration and initials on vials held in storage.
- Verify expiration dates on drugs and supplies utilized in practice.
- Work with the nursing staff to maintain patient education supplies used in practice.
- Maintain current drug information and MSDS sheets.
- Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
- Clean hoods daily, or as stated in policy and procedures.
- Receive and stock medications. Assist lead pharmacy technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are an adequate for all departments. Prepare labels. File and prepare billings.
- Review shipping invoices and compare with related billing documents for each location.
Oncology Pharmacy Technician - San Rafael, United States - Rx relief
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Job Description
Job DescriptionOncology Pharmacy Technician
Rx relief is seeking an Oncology Pharmacy Technician to work in an oncology pharmacy setting to work in the San Rafael, CA area. We are looking to fill this position quickly
Pay / Benefits / FAQs for the Oncology Pharmacy Technician position:
Pay: $32.00
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Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Job Specifics and Requirements:
-Must be able to work in the San Rafael, CA area
-Must have a valid, clear, and active Pharmacy Technician license in California
Must have 2+ years of oncology experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-Background and Drug Screening
-Health Screening required
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Responsibilities:
Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Work Schedule:
Schedule Available: Full Time
Monday -Friday ; 8:00 am - 5:00pm