Pharmacy Admixture Technician
Location: Wytheville Virginia 24382 United States
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire)
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Overview:

We are seeking a meticulous and reliable Pharmacy Admixture Technician to compound and admix medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or physician. The ideal candidate will ensure all preparations meet safety, regulatory, and departmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing sterile and non-sterile medications under supervision

• Verify patient demographics, physician orders, and insurance authorizations before admixing

• Calculate accurate dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary systems

• Maintain and document controlled substance counts and lot numbers; dispose of expired or outdated drugs per protocol

• Follow OSHA and internal safety guidelines when mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs; perform cleaning and maintenance of laminar flow hoods and admixture areas

• Monitor and log drug temperatures and quality-assurance activities; participate in monthly inventory reviews

• Receive, shelve, and manage inventory of medications and admixture supplies

• Prepare labels, file documentation, and perform billing and data entry into pharmacy/admixture systems

• Support lead admixture technician with supply ordering and stock control to ensure all departments are adequately supplied

• Assist with routine cleaning of the pharmacy and admixture areas to maintain sanitation and minimize contamination

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

• Required: Previous pharmacy or admixture experience (sterile compounding preferred)

• Preferred: Experience compounding chemotherapy admixtures and adherence to USP <797>/<800> guidelines

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow strict protocols

• Basic computer literacy and data-entry proficiency

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