Ventura County Hematology Oncology Specialists · 21 hours ago
Admixture Technician
Ventura, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$31/hr - $39/hr
3+ years expVentura County Hematology Oncology Specialists (VCHOS) provides high-quality care for patients with cancer and blood disorders. The Admixture Technician will prepare medications under the supervision of a physician, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines while maintaining inventory and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Prepares medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician. Checks all orders for completeness of information
Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization
Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing
Admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines
Verifies calculations to validate correct dosage/drug volumes
Assists in maintaining indigent patient drug program as assigned
Assists with weekly controlled drugs inventory counts and maintains records
Maintains up-to-date drug information and MSDS sheets
Properly disposes of all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures
Logs and dates all drugs that are being used
Conducts monthly inspections to identify expired drugs and other quality assurance activities as assigned. Keeps accurate temperature logs. Assists with keeping accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs
Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers. Complete inventory control of medications. Receives and shelves medications
Assists in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments
Performs efficient data entry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture for ordering medication and supplies as directed
Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the infusion department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum three to five years' experience in an infusion center/ pharmacy with I.V. skills
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board certificate required
Great Customer Service Skills
Preferred
I.V. certification preferred
Previous experience with OncoEMR preferred
Previous Oncology/Hematology experience preferred
Company
Ventura County Hematology Oncology Specialists
Ventura County Hematology Oncology Specialists Medical Group was originally founded in 1971 with the goal of providing the highest quality of care for patients with cancer and blood disorders with office locations in the coastal cities of Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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