Admixture Pharmacy Technician

US Oncology Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates in Newport News is seeking an Admixture Tech to prepare medication orders by admixing medications under physician supervision and ensure accuracy of IV admixtures in a fast-paced oncology setting.

This full-time, in-person position offers a pay range of $17.10–$36.76 per hour, with benefits including M/D/V, Life Insurance, 401(k). Prior IV pharmacy experience and IV certification are preferred; travel between offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years' experience in a pharmacy with IV skills preferred.
• IV certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lynx, Epic, Pyxis, Omnicellis preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board preferred.
• Willing to travel between offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders by admixing medications under a physician's supervision, calculating correct dosage volumes.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information, verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures.
• Logs and dates all drugs being used. Checks drugs for monthly outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications. Completes inventory control of medications.
• Performs efficient data entry into systems used by admixture.
• Orders medication and supplies as directed.

Skills

IV skills

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate

State Pharmacy Board preferred

Tools

Lynx

Epic

Pyxis

Omnicellis

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for an Admixture Tech to support our office located in Newport News.

Employment Type: Full Time

In Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range: $17.10 - $36.76. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication orders by admixing medications under the supervision of a physician, calculating correct dosage volumes
• Checks all orders for completeness of information, verifies patient information and proper physician authorization
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing
• Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and procedures
• Logs and dates all drugs being used. Checks drugs for monthly outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications. Completes inventory control of medications
• Performs efficient data entry into systems used by admixture.
• Orders medication and supplies as directed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three to five years' experience in a pharmacy with IV skills preferred
• IV certification strongly preferred
• Experience with Lynx, Epic, Pyxis, Omnicellis preferred
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board preferred
• Willing to travel between offices as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.