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Admixture Tech II at Florida Cancer Specialists in Sarasota, FL
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Job Description
Date Posted: 2026-07-09 Country: United States of America Location: Sarasota Downtown Office
WHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
Summary:
The Admixture Tech II is responsible for performing a variety of complex technical skills and functions in preparing hazardous and nonhazardous agents under the supervision of the dispensing practitioner. To carry out the assignments of this position, the technician must possess techniques in sterile product preparation, a thorough understanding of the principles of biological safety cabinets, and a knowledge base of antineoplastic/cytotoxic agents, including the precautions needed in the handling of these products.
Admixture Techs are expected to maintain a high degree of productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to the specific contribution of total patient care. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the ordering and inventory of medications and clinical supplies and acting as a liaison between Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Operations, Financial Counselors, and Procurement in obtaining special order medications.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review medication orders to ensure accuracy, ascertain the products needed, and evaluate their suitability.
- Perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements for the admixture of ordered medications.
- Responsible for preparing sterile and non-sterile medications as ordered by the prescriber in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform proper donning and doffing of garb to ensure aseptic preparation of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.
- Understand the appropriate use and limitations of any selected Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure it functions properly.
- Responsible for adequately donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent damage and reduce the spread of contamination.
- Responsible for maintaining necessary records and logs including, but not limited to, clinical research trials, compassionate and non-billable drugs, waste manifests, biological safety cabinet cleaning, mixing room cleaning, refrigerated and ambient drug temperatures, controlled substances, and eye wash stations.
- Responsible for ordering, stocking, and dispensing medical supplies and drugs.
- Responsible for proper inventory management, including ordering, dispensing, auditing, storage, and reconciliation, to ensure patient safety, reduce waste, and product integrity.
- Responsible for completing all education and training required by organization, state, federal, and regulatory agencies.
- Properly handle and dispose of hazardous drugs and waste materials following state and federal regulations, including but not limited to USP <797>, USP <800>, OSHA, NIOSH, and State and Federal Departments of Environmental Protection.
- Responsible for assessing temperature monitoring systems and tracking the accurate temperature of all ambient and refrigerated drugs.
- Document and report drug loss, communicate clinic charges and initiate drug replacement/reimbursement.
- Collaborate with various departments (i.e., Patient Financial Navigators, Procurement) to track and order all patient's drugs to minimize interruption in patient care.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Pharmacy Operations Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager.
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
- Additional tasks as needed to support team and FCS.
- Admixture Tech floats are required to travel to meet clinic needs. Travel expectations for floats will be 75%-100% weekly. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- College degree, preferred.
- Professional pharmacy technician certification (or equivalent), required; preferably Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of one year experience as a pharmacy or admixture technician, preferably in a clinical setting.
- IV sterile admixture experience, preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
Communication Skills**:** Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation) is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback. Fluency in the English language as well as strong communication skills to interact with a wide variety of personalities
Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence through best practices, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as maintain positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Travel: Must be willing to travel occasionally to educational and research meetings as well as training sessions.
Standard Workdays/Hours (specify weekends and call requirements): Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Essential Physical Requirements: Refer to last page of position description job specific for physical and mental requirements.
Medical terminology and attention to detail, required.
VALUES:
- Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
- Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
- Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
- Team – Working together, one team, one mission
Expectations for all Employees
Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.
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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
EEOC
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.