Admixture Tech Inventory Coordinator

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 a Admixture Technician to support our Suffolk location.

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Under general supervision of the Admixture Service Manager/Pharmacy Services Manager/ Director of Pharmacy Services, this position performs the duties associated with day-to-day ordering, receiving, unboxing and overall general handling of medications from the vendors, to serve as the core and source of our pharmaceutical services.

• Oversees the purchase of pharmaceutical inventory at our central admixture site
• Maintains drug inventory levels at required levels for daily support of our central admixture needs
• Responsible for keying and /or processing of individual patient orders using the Lynx automated cabinet system for accuracy and maintain accurate inventory balances
• Ensures compliance with established ordering practices and with all applicable state and federal guidelines
• Communicate when needed with the different clinical sites at VOA concerning inventory needs and work to dissolve discrepancies
• Receive/Check in the inventory for accuracy
• Checks inventory levels and other inventory control monitors
• Makes decisions in purchasing while staying within budget requirements and achieving maximum inventory turnover rate
• Resolves problems associated with on-going fluctuating demand/supply issues
• Follows-up and expedites as necessary to maintain delivery dates/schedules
• Resolves problems with vendors as necessary
• Responsible for receiving returned inventory for credit to patients' accounts
• Responsible for weekly audits of high-cost meds and quarterly entire inventory
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure accurate inventory processing and control of the inventory checks and balances
• Provides training and support to pharmacy staff regarding inventory management system and quality control procedures

• Associate's degree required
• Two (2) years of experience in procurement/inventory supply or pharmacy technician experience OR an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• 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.