Pharmacy Admixture Technician at The US Oncology Network

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Preparation, Dosage Calculation, Patient Information Verification, Insurance Approval, Inventory Control, Data Entry, IV Skills, Lynx, Epic, Pyxis, Omnicell, Pharmacy Technician Certification, Travel, Quality Assurance, Chemo IV Mixing, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 Norfolk location. ***Please take this quick survey once you've submitted your resume to complete the application process: Admixture Tech PI Survey Link ****If you have completed the survey before, even for another position, please do not take it again. 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, Omnicell is 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.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Admixture Technician prepares medication orders by admixing medications under supervision, ensuring proper dosage and patient information. They also maintain inventory control, perform data entry, and dispose of materials used in the mixing process.