Senior Coverage Pharmacy Technician - Gulf Coast Region - Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology is looking for a Senior Coverage Pharmacy Technicianto join our team!  This position will support all of entire Gulf Coast Region - Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas.  It has the potential to travel across all TxO Clinic Locations.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. 

Why work for us? 

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.  

What does the Pharmacy Tech do? (including but not limited to) 

The Pharmacy Tech, under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist working within a licensed pharmacy, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation. With minimal supervision, responsible for record keeping and inventory control.  Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.  Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities.  As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks. 

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to) 

• Delivers training to pharmacy technician and pharmacist new hires.
• Tracks training assignments and attendance and provides reports to management.
• Routinely checks in with new pharmacy technicians to ensure training goals and progress are being met.
• Partners with other pharmacy technician trainers, mentors, preceptors, and managers/supervisors to ensure consistency of training and onboarding.
• Customizes training programs based on schedule and availability of employees. (i.e. virtual, one-on-one, on the job training).
• Assists with maintaining and updating all training materials as processes, policies or procedures are changed.
• Conducts observations and evaluations and prescribes best training approach based on results and needs of the company
• Identifies training issues and opportunities for enhancement and development.
• Encourage pharmacy technician advancement, development, and certification.
• Maintain annual competencies set forth by company policy through supervisory visit conducted by corporate clinical team member.
• Obtain appropriate state registrations or licenses as needed.
• Participates in the coverage pool as scheduled and manager approval allows

The ideal candidate for the Pharmacy Tech position will have the following background and experience: 

• Level 1 

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy. 

• Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements) 

• 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.

 Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements) 

• Minimum five to seven years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.  
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.   
• Completion of an ASCP accredited program or community college-based program recommended. 
• Previously demonstrated ability to mentor and train technicians.

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. 

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