OverviewRocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive
provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Admix
Tech to float between several locations in the Denver metro area. This
position is eligible for mileage reimbursement.We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer
patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique
story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those
stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:
to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.
Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the
phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are
deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.Salary Range: $19.00-$26.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in
addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this
position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and
vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible
spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,
short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee
Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and
employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
QualificationsHigh 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 Experience: Possesses up to
date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in
the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources
when appropriate. -Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day wo k
challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands,
shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the
face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates
flexibility. -Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound
decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty. -Shows Work
Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals
and works efficiently to achieve them. -Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the
need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for
quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those
standards;PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical
demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including
manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read
and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive
periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to
direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic
substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
