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Utah Cancer Specialists
Admixture Technician, Cancer Center
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What they do
A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$43,742 / year median in Utah
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Admixture Technician, Cancer Center Non-Exempt - Full Time (32-40)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Under supervision of the attending physician and the Director of Pharmaceutical Services works to compound chemotherapy agents while maintaining proper policy and procedure.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Responsible for compounding chemotherapy agents per physician orders.
- Adheres to OSHA Policy and Procedure.
- Adheres to Company Policy and Procedure.
- Performs related work as required
- Assist other admixture technicians
- Assist Director of Pharmaceutical Services in scheduling and maintaining workflow
- Assist in training new employees
- Requires the ability to read and communicate measurements accurately and legibly.
- Manual dexterity required in manipulation of vials, needles and syringes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Professional demeanor and courteous attitude with an attention to detail.
- Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures, with a minimum 2 years' experience with IV admixture in a pharmacy setting preferred.
- Knowledge of medications and medical supplies, Chemotherapy experience is a PLUS!
- Knowledge of record-keeping techniques and Pharmacy Computer System experience - Preferred.
- Accurate typing skills (minimum 35 words per minute).
- Basic computer literacy and technology with proficiency in general word-processing and data entry.
- Requires working with toxic substances, and medicinal preparations.
- Frequent standing or walking for extended periods of time.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, communications & mathematics skills - Required.
- Ability to understand the importance of and respect the confidentiality of all patient information.