Pharmacy Research Technician 2 - Investigational Drug Services

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing patient care services to patients enrolled in clinical trials. This position provides necessary services and information for research, pharmacy, nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of medications; distribution of medications, supplies and equipment; maintaining proper inventory levels; ensuring medications are in date, secure, and stored appropriately. Other services include keeping appropriate records and documentation and submitting billing charges to the appropriate research finance groups. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers. This position assists with sponsoring site visits and associated documentation.

Requirements

• High School Graduate preferred
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• 1 year of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage investigational product (IP) and provide technical direction and assistance with clinical trial protocols.
• Prepare or compound study medications for dispensing patients
• Coordinate and deliver IP to pharmacies, infusion rooms, and clinics throughout the health system.
• Assist in compliance with The Joint Commission’s (TJC) medication management standards, as well as FDA, GCP, USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain IP accountability via an electronic drug accountability system and maintaining appropriate levels of IP based on anticipated accrual and dispensing needs of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Provide patient care services to patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Provide necessary services and information for research, pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
• Preparation and packaging of medications
• Distribution of medications, supplies and equipment
• Maintaining proper inventory levels
• Ensuring medications are in date, secure, and stored appropriately.
• Keeping appropriate records and documentation and submitting billing charges to the appropriate research finance groups.
• Supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers.
• Assisting with sponsoring site visits and associated documentation.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees