Pharmacy Assistant (Hospital)-Full Time

Evolution Research Group•Miami, FL

17d

About The Position

The FT Pharmacist Assistant is responsible for ensuring accurate preparation, dispensing, and delivery of Study drug to the Research Area. This position will be assigned, as needed, by the Medical Director to designated CPMI staff (e.g., APRN, PA, RN, Clinical Research Coordinator, and/or Director of Clinical Operations). This position will have a variable work schedule, including flexible hours and weekends. The ideal candidate will have a background working in hospital pharmacies.

Requirements

Professional License, Registration and/or Certification in an Health Fields and at least one year of continuous experience in Clinical Research.
Understands regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
Knowledgeable in medical terminology
Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal)
Ability to perform overnight business travel
Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel, as well as proprietary applications unique to the clinical research industry (such as Study Manager)

Nice To Haves

ACLS or BLS/CPR valid certification preferred but not required.
Experience working in hospital pharmacy preferred.
Bilingual skills are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Prepares dosing sheets, with protocol number, Study drug Identification, dosing route, dosing frequency, dosage amount, or any other identifier as required per Protocol
Prepare labels for study drug with required identifiers as required per Protocol
Prepare individual unit-dosing for each study subject as required per Protocol
Knowledge of drug reactions and the synergistic effects of drugs combined with other medications
Must be able to apply basic principles of mathematics to the calculation of problems associated with drug accountability and medication dosages
Assist CPMI management with coordinating and scheduling Study drug dosing as required per protocol
Assist Clinical Staff prepare participants for dosing
Assist Clinical Staff set-up dosing area, dispense water, and supplies for dosing
Keeps apprised of all new BLS/CPR and GCP/ICH rules, regulations and procedures
Assist staff and related medical staff with study participants care as requested, to include but not limited to, lifting patients, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bandaging and other life saving measures as directed
Must be able to take pulse, blood pressure, visually observe changes in skin color
Must be able to provide top quality care and concurrently handle high levels of stress
Maintains knowledge and understanding of SOP for data collection and study events
Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive subject identification and record appropriate collection information on proper study specific logs/flow-sheets
Ensure accurate dispensing of Study drug as required per protocol
Maintains accurate account of Study drug and neat documentation records as required per protocol
Performs inventory of supplies needed and reports deficiencies to CPMI management
Supply and stock Pharmacy with needed water, cups, dispensing vials, logs, etc.
Follows proper safety procedures and reports any unusual incidents
Knows OSHA and GCP/ICH rules and regulations and complies with all requirements
Stays on duty/assigned shift until relieved by incoming staff
Maintains current licensure, registration and/or certification within educational background
Maintains necessary CEU’s for licensure, registration and/or certification
Actively participates on CPMI’s ongoing Quality Assurance Program, HIPAA and Compliance Programs
Keeps apprised of all new OSHA and GCP/ICH rules and regulations
Attends all appropriate team meetings regarding study protocols
Reads and understands CPMI policy and procedures manuals, SOP manual, and employee handbook
Complies with all CPMI Policies and Procedures, especially those regarding protocol confidentiality
Demonstrates a caring, professional attitude and behavior toward study participants and staff, actively contributing to the well-being and dignity of the clinic
Maintains an overall good work attitude, promoting cooperation and professionalism and interactions with other staff members
Maintains assigned work areas in a clean, safe condition, and reports any potential hazards immediately
Performs all other duties as properly assigned