Retail Pharmacy 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 a Retail Pharmacy Technician to support our office in Norfolk.

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• Prepare oral outpatient medications under the supervision of a physician.Checks orders for completeness of information including proper physician authorization and patient information
• Checks orders for insurance approval prior to dispensing
• Under a professional's supervision prepares drugs ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner per department guidelines. Calculates and prepares correct dosage and quantities according to the physician' prescription.
• Properly disposes all materials used in preparation and maintains clean environment.
• Checks drugs monthly for outdates and keeps accurate records of products dispensed and ordered into inventory.
• Completes inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications as directed and ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years retail pharmacy tech experience required.
• Oncology background preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician strongly recommended
• Must be willing to travel to all office locations as needed

Physical Demands:

This position rquires ull range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, ability to read and note appropriate measurement, sitting/standing for extensive periods, occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range. 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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular exposure to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.