Pharmacy Tech Specialist - Investigational Drug
About The Position
The inpatient pharmacy at Trinity Health Ann Arbor is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, servicing inpatients, the emergency department, operating rooms and multiple procedural areas. Clean room operations are accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to the highest standards of USP 797 and 800. Trinity Health Ann Arbor is also the lead location for the national Trinity Health Pharmacy Education and Advancement of Technicians (THE-PEAT) training program to educate pharmacy students to become PTCB, licensed Pharmacy Technicians. Position Purpose The Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacy Technician Specialist oversees technical operations supporting clinical trials and infusion pharmacy services. This role ensures accurate investigational drug inventory management, compliance with study protocols, and safe preparation of intravenous and hazardous medications. The position collaborates with pharmacists, research teams, and external monitors to maintain regulatory standards and deliver high-quality patient care. Status available: Full-time
Requirements
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
- Licensure in the State of Michigan is required.
- Previous pharmacy experience, hospital-based pharmacy experience preferred.
- Formal Pharmacy Technician program experiential education may be considered in lieu of work experience.
- Skills: Inventory control, aseptic compounding, protocol compliance, and strong organizational abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician educational program and/or completion of an Associate's Degree preferred.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Investigational Drug Inventory Management: Order, receive, organize, inventory and monitor investigational drug products; resolve discrepancies; perform audits and maintain accountability logs; maintain supplies of returned IP from patient trials.
- Clinical Trial Support: Prepare study binders with sections for all required documents, assist with trial setup, and provide technical guidance for protocol summaries. Assist with staff orientation to clinical trials.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain records, respond to external audits, and support billing and reporting activities. Meet with monitors. Provide statistics, Prepare site-specific list of drug studies. Assist in maintaining IP Database.
- Drug Preparation & Distribution: Compound sterile and hazardous medications using aseptic techniques; ensure quality control and safety standards.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in audits, implement process improvements, and maintain organized work areas.
- Training & Education: Assist in staff training, student education, and professional development initiatives.
- Equipment & Safety: Monitor equipment functionality, maintain temperature logs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
