Location:
Lone Star Oncology
Pay Range:
$19.66 - $34.59
Why LoneStar Oncology?
Maintains the ordering and stocking of medications and supplies as needed in the clinic. Under supervision of appropriate licensed healthcare professional as defined by State regulations, prepares and mixes medications. Coordinates with drug sales representatives, and pharmaceutical companies to obtain samples, teaching aids, and compassionate drugs. Acts as liaison between Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Supervisor and Purchasing in obtaining special order medications.
1. Medication Preparation & Dispensing
Prepare and mix chemotherapy drugs and solutions under appropriate licensed supervision and in compliance with state regulations.
Maintain proficiency with the Nucleus medication dispensing system and ensure accurate medication dispensing and par-level management.
Review next-day orders with nursing staff to anticipate special medication needs.
2. Inventory, Supply, and Equipment Management
Order, stock, and track medical supplies and medications, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and minimal waste.
Perform daily and annual maintenance of chemotherapy hoods and manage ambulatory pump documentation.
Handle biohazardous waste disposal safely and compliantly, including recordkeeping and coordination with Accounting.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Maintain required records for compassionate drug programs, clinical trials, biohazard waste, and related pharmacy processes.
Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws, patient privacy regulations, OSHA standards, and organizational policies.
4. Training & Collaboration
Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and nursing staff on chemotherapy preparation and Nucleus system workflows.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, supervisors, and pharmaceutical representatives as needed to support patient care and operational needs.
5. Operational Flexibility & Professional Responsibilities
Support operations across multiple locations as needed and work overtime when required.
Participate in mandatory meetings, including annual Safety/OSHA training.
Education
Following applicable state regulations, PTCB Certification or Registered as Pharmacy Technician is required.
Minimum Relevant Experience
Minimum of three years’ experience in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.
Certifications/Licenses
Valid State Drivers License for travel to clinics is required.
#AONC
AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. We are the fastest growing network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care.
We focus on:
- Enriching the patient experience by supporting the delivery of true value-based care through participation in the Enhancing Oncology Model and Principal Care Management programs and enhanced services, such as care coordination.
- Being 100% physician-led and governed by allowing for practice autonomy, where our partnership is collaborative and leveraged as a resource but, ultimately, what gets implemented in the practice is up to the physicians.
- Improving the lives of those who practice medicine with over 40 years of proven practice management expertise and the enablement of new revenue streams by accessing additional service lines such as clinical lab, pathology and oral oncolytic pharmacy.
The AON Difference
Practice diversification - A partnership with AON enables practice growth and access to new revenue streams through centralized ancillaries such as clinical lab, pathology and oral oncolytic pharmacy.
Economies of scale - Our ability to aggregate size and scale helps us to provide practices with the most competitive and attentive vendor services and drug pricing.
It’s a partnership - Practices deserve a partner that evolves to meet their needs and stays ahead of the industry changes. With a drive to innovate cancer care, we’re focused on the future of oncology and creating a network of industry experts to ensure accessible and patient-centered care continues to be at the forefront of healthcare.
