Mixing Tech Supervisor

Lowcountry Oncology Associates mission is delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community and by oncologist who in live in our community.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description:

OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of cancer care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our team is bringing together leaders to the marketplace to help drive OneOncology's mission and vision.

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is shaping the future of cancer care in the Charleston market! This physician-owned community oncology practice has (4) convenient locations positioned throughout the Lowcountry and is hiring this role to support Lowcountry's vision of Caring for each patient like family by bringing the highest quality and most compassionate cancer care to the Lowcountry.

Why join us? You'll get the best of both worlds:

• Physician-driven care: Be part of a team where doctors have the autonomy determine clinical care and drive patient outcomes.
• OneOncology is the national platform for independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer through a physician led, data-driven, and patient centric model. OneOncology provides practices on the platform with capital, innovative technology and expertise enabling them to grow, provide multi-disciplinary services along the continuum of care, incorporate the latest scientific developments as they emerge in the market, and attract the best physicians and employees as the landscape of oncology rapidly changes.

Role Summary

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is seeking a dedicated Mixing Technician to join its pharmacy team and support the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate cancer care. The chemotherapy mixing technician is responsible for the accurate, safe, and compliant preparation of sterile compounded medications, including hazardous chemotherapy agents, within an outpatient oncology infusion center. This role ensures adherence to USP and USP standards, state regulations, and organizational policies to maintain patient safety and medication integrity. Additionally, the technician will be cross trained with our Inter office dispensary to dispense special oncolytic oral medications. This position requires travel across four clinic locations in West Ashley, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville, offering variety and collaboration across the practice. Lowcountry Oncology Associates is committed to a culture of "people helping people," making this an excellent opportunity for a technician who values teamwork, precision, and contributing to meaningful patient care.

Responsibilities

Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities

• Oversee daily staff scheduling and ensure adequate coverage for pharmacy operations
• Manage staffing needs, including coordinating adjustments for callouts and PTO
• Participate in workforce planning to support operational demands and patient volume
• Oversee drug ordering, stock, and work with the Pharmacist to help address issues
• Monitor staff workload and workflow to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Serve as a resource and point of escalation for pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Promote a positive team culture aligned with LOA's mission and values

Pharmacy Operations

• Prepare sterile compounded medications, including chemotherapy and biologic agents, per physician orders
• Sorting, stocking, and labeling medications and monitoring inventory in the medication dispensing cabinets and stock rooms
• Perform all compounding in accordance with:
• USP (sterile compounding)
• USP (hazardous drug handling)
• Utilize aseptic technique in appropriate environments (biological safety cabinet (BSC)
• Accurately calculate drug dosages, volumes, concentrations and diluents based on protocols
• Label and stage medications for double check verification and nursing administration
• Responding to the requests of healthcare providers, answering their questions, and referring various inquiries to the Pharmacist
• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as using controlled system transfer devices and cleaning surfaces per USP 797 and 800 standards
• Processing specialty prescriptions electronically and ensuring all information is accurate and complete
• Administrative tasks such as record-keeping as assigned by the Pharmacist
• Delivering medications at the counter and processing payments for our Inter Office Dispensary (IOD)
• Assisting with researching and applying for drug assistance programs for patients needing financial assistance for specialty oncology medications
• Initiate Prior Authorizations for oral oncology medications and injections through the IOD
• Assist with inventory management of chemotherapy agents, diluents, and supplies
• Submit paperwork for free drug reimbursement and order ahead requirements
• Call patients to schedule pick-up of oral medications and for needed information
• Monitor expiration dates and ensure proper storage conditions (including refrigeration and hazardous storage requirements)
• Coordinate workflow to support efficient patient throughput in infusion center
• Communicate delays, discrepancies, or concerns to pharmacists and nursing staff
• Work closely with pharmacists, nurses, and providers to ensure timely and accurate medication preparation
• Escalate discrepancies in orders, dosing, or protocols immediately
• Support a culture of safety and compliance in a high-risk oncology environment
• Measuring, mixing, and labeling medication doses or immediate use in the infusion clinic
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of delivering high-quality and compassionate cancer care in our community, for our community, and by oncologists who live in our community

Qualifications / Competencies

• Active South Carolina State-Certified Pharmacy Technician registration
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Mixing Tech experience preferred
• Retail/Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred
• Computer skills required: electronic medical record systems, inventory and dispensary management platform, Microsoft office
• Knowledge and understanding of Community Pharmacy daily operations as they pertain to filling, processing, and/or dispensing of oral medications
• Knowledge and understanding of the practice of community-based outpatient infusion center
• Ability to work effectively with all departments and vendors
• Attention to detail with strong mathematical calculation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced infusion center environment

Additional Information

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve to support Lowcountry Oncology Associates' mission and operational needs.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fast-paced clinical environment supporting oncology patients
• Requires standing, repetitive movement, and occasional light lifting
• Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and patient-centered care