Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional growth opportunities
Multiple convenient locations
Collaborative team environment
Continuing Education
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a cutting-edge cancer care practice operating within the Capital Region that provides advanced treatments and groundbreaking clinical trials. This healthcare organization is committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering the highest quality oncology care. The practice has multiple convenient locations and fosters a collaborative, compassionate team environment where professionals work side-by-side to make meaningful differences in patients' lives. The focus on professional growth ensures ongoing opportunities for continuing education and career development, which further enhances the expertise and skillset of its staff. Joining this practice means being part of a dynamic team at the forefront of cancer... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Entry level to three years experience in an infusion/admixture area or pharmacy
- Ability to perform technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation
- Ability to calculate correct dosage volumes and convert metrics
- Knowledge of proper handling and disposal of chemotherapy drugs
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Capability to assist with cleaning and sanitation of admixture areas
- Ability to comply with safety and OSHA guidelines
- Corrected vision and hearing to normal range
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Willingness to work in an environment with potential exposure to toxic substances and chemotherapeutic agents
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Entry level to three years experience in an infusion/admixture area or pharmacy
- Knowledge of pharmacy admixture procedures and safety guidelines
- Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately
- Basic math skills including dosage calculations
- Familiarity with OSHA standards for medication preparation
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team
Job Duties
- Assist with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a pharmacist
- Check all orders for completeness of information and verify patient information and proper physician authorization
- Admix drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner within department and OSHA guidelines
- Calculate correct dosage volumes and convert between metric and apothecary equivalents
- Assist in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records
- Properly dispose of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs
- Assist in cleaning hoods daily and check drugs monthly for outdates and perform other quality assurance activities
- Maintain proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers
- Provide support with inventory control of medications
- Prepare labels, file, and prepare billing
- Enter basic data into department automation systems
- Order medication and supplies as directed
- Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and pharmacy department to minimize particle counts and improve sanitation
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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