Chemotherapy Mixing Technician

Posted:
10/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Covington, Louisiana, United States ⋅ Slidell, Louisiana, United States ⋅ Metairie, Louisiana, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

THIS IS A PRN POSITION THAT WILL COVER AT OUR COVINGTON, LA, METAIRIE, LA, AND SLIDELL, LA LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.

SCOPE: Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Mixing Technician will prepare, compound and dispense medical prescriptions. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Receives and stores incoming supplies. Verifies stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.  Maintains compounding area according to USP standards and LSBME regulations.  

FUNCTIONS:

1.    Preparing prescription orders accurately and efficiently, verifying prescription information and dosage 

2.    Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers
3.    Maintaining inventory & maintains a safe and clean dispensary 
4.    Maintaining records by recording and filing physician’s orders and prescriptions

5.    Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing goals, seeking opportunities for development, and promoting a positive environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a National Board-Certified Technician Certification program.

Active Pharmacy Technician license through the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. 

Clinic pharmacy experience highly preferred.

Sterile Compounding experience highly preferred.

Must be willing and able to cover as needed at the following MBP locations: Covington, LA; Metairie, LA; and Slidell, LA.