N

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Provides cancer care via personalized treatments

Mixing Pharmacist

PharmacyUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeMiddletown, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A pharmacist license is required.
  • Proficiency in USP 797/800 guidelines is required.
  • Knowledge of hazardous drugs and safe-handling precautions is required.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations is required.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while in a self-directed role is required.
  • Experience with electronic medical records is required.
  • Reliable transportation is required to travel between NYCBS locations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare chemotherapeutic and biologic medications using aseptic technique.
  • Verify patient information and ensure the medication to be prepared matches the physician's order.
  • Perform and verify mathematical calculations to determine the appropriate drug dosage and volume.
  • Support medication inventory control using a Nucleus Inventory Management Cabinet or comparable system.
  • Assist with cleaning and maintaining the hood and surrounding areas.
  • Assist with ordering supplies and medications, and receive and restock medications.
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials in accordance with OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
  • Maintain medication control documentation, including lot numbers.
  • Admix drugs as ordered by a physician accurately and promptly in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Prepare all drugs in accordance with USP 797/800 guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for non-hazardous and hazardous drugs.
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment, ventilation equipment, and other safety devices in accordance with manufacturer and organizational guidelines.
  • Dispose of materials used when mixing chemotherapy or non-chemotherapy medications properly.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of experience as a pharmacist is preferred.
  • Experience in a hospital or outpatient infusion setting that includes intravenous compounding of chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions is preferred.
  • Previous oncology experience with chemotherapy or intravenous experience is preferred.

About the Company

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Provides cancer care via personalized treatments

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists delivers cancer and blood disorder care using advanced medical technology and personalized treatment plans. Their services combine standard oncology care with participation in cutting-edge clinical trials, all provided within New York communities to keep care close to patients’ families. Treatments are tailored to each patient’s needs, and care is designed to be affordable, with a focus on patient-centered experiences. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing accessible, neighborhood-based care and integrating clinical research into routine treatment. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the search for cures through innovative therapies and trials.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Town of Brookhaven, United States
Founded
Not listed

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

See more jobs