Pharmacy Tech

Overview

Pharmacy Technician – Springhill Hospital Location

Southern Cancer Center

Scope of Position:
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist within a licensed pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician performs technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping, and inventory control. All tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or pharmacist. This role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Please note: Specific state laws may restrict certain compounding or mixing responsibilities to licensed individuals.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Verify completeness of orders, patient information, and physician authorization.
• Accurately and promptly admix drugs as ordered, following OSHA and internal guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assist with weekly controlled drug counts and maintain accurate records.
• Properly dispose of materials used in mixing chemo and non-chemo IVs.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform other quality assurance tasks.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and documentation for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
• Track lot numbers and maintain medication control documentation.
• Support inventory control, prepare labels, file documentation, and assist with billing.
• Perform basic data entry into department automation systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Entry-level to three years of experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination required.
• Ability to read and note accurate measurements.
• Sitting/standing for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to patients and potential contact with toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Join our team at Southern Cancer Center and make a difference in patient care!