PRN Pharmacy Admixture Tech

Admixture Tech OpportunityVirginia 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 Suffolk location.Employment Type: PRNIn PersonBenefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)Compensation Range: $17.10 - $36.75. Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.ResponsibilitiesPrepares medication orders by admixing medications under the supervision of a physician, calculating correct dosage volumesChecks all orders for completeness of information, verifies patient information and proper physician authorizationChecks all orders for insurance approval before admixingProperly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs. Cleans hood daily or as stated in policy and proceduresLogs 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 medicationsPerforms efficient data entry into systems used by admixture.Orders medication and supplies as directedQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredThree to five years experience in a pharmacy with IV skills preferredIV certification strongly preferredExperience with Lynx, Epic, Pyxis, Omnicell is preferredCertified Pharmacy Technician certificate or State Pharmacy Board preferredWilling to travel between offices as neededPHYSICAL 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.