Oncology Admixture Tech

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. 

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Employment Type: Full Time 

In Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k) 

Compensation Range: $17.10 - $36.76. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as, relevant experience, education, certifications, licensure, and skills that align with the role. 

• 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

• 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.