Senior Oncology IV Admixture Technician

US Oncology Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. in Blacksburg, VA seeks an Admixture Tech Sr/Pharmacy Tech Sr to perform advanced medication preparation under supervision. Responsibilities include compounding/admixture, verifying orders, and maintaining accurate patient and physician information.

The role requires five years of IV pharmacy experience, oncology background preferred, and IV certification or eligibility. ASHP-accredited program or similar training recommended; expect responsibilities in inventory, safety,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• Oncology background preferred or extensive I.V. preparation experience.
• I.V. certification preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate recommended unless required by state law.
• Completion of an ASHP accredited program or community college-based program recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision.
• Verify all orders for completeness, accuracy, and insurance approval; ensure proper patient information and physician authorization.
• Admix drugs as ordered by a physician in an accurate and timely manner, adhering to department, OSHA, and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculate correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Maintain indigent patient drug program as needed.
• Maintain current drug information and MSDS.
• Assist in controlled substance record keeping in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Dispose of materials used in mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs in accordance with practice guidelines, state and federal law.
• Clean hoods daily, check drugs monthly for outdates, and perform and document other quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs and logs for protocol and patient assistance drugs.
• Manage inventory appropriately, including proper documentation of inventory quantities, lot numbers and expiration dating when appropriate.
• Provide support across the medication use continuum including label preparation, documentation perform basic data entry and pre-billing review, , and order medications and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admixture area and the pharmacy department in accordance with state rules and USP compliance.
• Provide direction/guidance to entry-level Admixture/Pharmacy Technician staff.

Skills

IV skills

Oncology background

Five years IV pharmacy experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IV certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate

ASHP accredited program or community college-based program

Job description

US Oncology Inc. in Blacksburg, VA seeks an Admixture Tech Sr/Pharmacy Tech Sr to perform advanced medication preparation under supervision. Responsibilities include compounding/admixture, verifying orders, and maintaining accurate patient and physician information.

The role requires five years of IV pharmacy experience, oncology background preferred, and IV certification or eligibility. ASHP-accredited program or similar training recommended; expect responsibilities in inventory, safety,