Admixture Pharmacy Technician

Blue Ridge Cancer Care is seeking an Admixture Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Roanoke, VA. This full-time position is based at our 2013 S. Jefferson St. SW location, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Enjoy a stable workweek with no nights, weekends, or holidays required.

This position may be asked to work in other locations as needed.

Blue Ridge Cancer Care has been at the forefront of the fight against cancer care for nearly 50 years. Our commitment to high-quality care encompasses the latest technologies and treatments, all delivered in a compassionate and comfortable environment. Our integrated, community-based care model is designed to maximize convenience for patients and their families, ensuring comprehensive care close to home. At the core of our cancer care approach is a simple principle: to provide our patients with everything they need, allowing them to concentrate on what matters most—beating cancer!

This position will be either a level 1, 2, or Senior based on candidate experience.

What does the admixture pharmacy technician do?

Under supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping and inventory control. Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a physician. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Specific state law may regulate that only licensed individuals perform compounding or mixing responsibilities. As a result, certain incumbents are prohibited from said tasks.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Prepares medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information.
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
• Under a professional's supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Maintains indigent patient drug program as assigned.
• Counts controlled drugs weekly and maintain records.
• Performs accurate comprehensive inventory count monthly.
• Maintains current drug information and MSDS sheets.
• 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 that are being used.
• Checks drugs monthly for outdate and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Keeps accurate temperature logs. Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications, including lot numbers.
• Complete inventory control of medications. Receives and shelves medications.
• Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Performs efficient data entry into systems used by pharmacy and admixture.
• Assists in ensuring that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.
• Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following background and experience.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year’s 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 or State Pharmacy Board required

Why work for us?

You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.