Pharmacy Technician I

Our practice is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, compassionate support, and commitment to helping our patients through very difficult times in their lives. 

Every member of our team shares and is dedicated to our common goal of improving our patients’ experience, lives and outcomes. This ambitious and important goal is what motivates the selfless, collaborative, courageous and exceptional people who make up our organization. 

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:

This role operates under the supervision of the physician to verify and execute orders to facilitate the safe, efficient administration of treatment to patients.

Responsibilities for Admixture Technician:

• Oversees inventory control and documentation of medications and pharmaceutical/nursing supplies.
• Ensures safety and quality control by maintaining MSDSA sheets, conducting inspections of emergency equipment and medications, monitoring expiration dates, and properly storing medication.
• Reviews relevant patient information and verifies orders for accuracy, appropriateness, authorization, and completeness
• Packages and labels medications per policy to facilitate safe administration
• Calculates correct volumes/doses and compounds medications, chemotherapy, and biotherapy using sterile technique
• Disposes of hazardous drugs, materials and waste according to OSHA
• Maintains appropriate records as related to the daily operation of the clinical pharmacy.
• Anticipates barriers to timely pharmaceutical care and assists in problem solving
• Responsible for the cleaning of all pharmacy areas including the hood daily Responds to the emergency medical needs of the patients

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy experience in the preparation of IV chemotherapy and biotherapy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• 2+ years of experience in a busy hematology/oncology clinic
• BLS Certification

Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.