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Overview POSITION: Admixture Technician / Pharmacy Tech LOCATION: Fairfield WEEKLY HOURS: 40 OHC - Specialists in Cancer and Blood disorders, is currently hiring for an Admixture / Pharmacy Tech to work at our Fairfield practice. As the only independent adult cancer program in the region, we offer Medical, Radiation, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Gynecologic, and Breast Surgical Oncology services. OHC supports a robust cancer research and clinical trials program, neuro-oncology, cancer genetics specialists and supportive care program. Our Admixture techs play a vital role within our organization by assisting with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under the supervision of a physician. You will work closely with our team of treatment suite nurses to ensure state of the art treatment for our patients. Start a rewarding career with OHC today, and help change the lives of the patients you serve. Our approach to cancer care is simple - to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: Beating Cancer! Why choose OHC? You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC's benefits include: 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans A company matched 401K plan Profit sharing plan for clinical employees Competitive salaries Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance Paid Holidays A generous PTO plan Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Program Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee Wellness Program Yearly merit raises Opportunities for advancement 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. Under a professional's supervision, 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. -Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents. Maintains indigent patient drug program as assigned. - Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. -Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets. -Properly disposes 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. -Checks drugs monthly for outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned. -Keeps accurate temperature logs. Keeps 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 lead admixture technician in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments. -Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Performs efficient data entry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture. -Ordering of medication and supplies as directed. -Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum three to five years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. I.V. certification preferred. Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board requirement recommended. COMPETENCIES: Uses Technical and Functional