Pharmacy Technician

Flourish Research•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flourish Research is seeking a motivated and talented Pharmacy Technician to support our Detroit, Michigan site. This role is crucial in assisting with pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and record-keeping for study participants, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and protocols. The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and management to facilitate smooth site operations and contribute to research that changes lives. The position emphasizes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a safe work environment, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience within the field of research.
Active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
Minimum of one year experience within a pharmacy setting.
0-3+ years' experience within the field of clinical or biological research.
Ability to read, understand and assimilate protocol specified requirements and/or to ask appropriate questions as needed to gain knowledge and understanding when it comes to mixing and administering medications and IP.
Must possess a basic knowledge of research design, patient care practices, GCPs, FDA regulations and a thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communications.
Is moral and ethical in decision-making and during interaction with patients, sponsor and IRB representatives, physicians and staff at satellite sites and other employees.
Seeks out opportunities to help achieve department/company goals.
Fosters relationships across teams.
Demonstrates good critical decision-making skills resulting in sound judgement.
Industry certified, active.
Completes at least 80% of goals annually.
Excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and follow instruction manuals and sponsor protocols regarding protocol specified patient visits and procedures.
Support pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medication.
Assist doctors and site staff by answering questions and requests.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed medication and supplies, placing orders, verifying receipt, and registering in appropriate systems.
Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect fellow site staff and study participants by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Organize medications for dispensing by reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
Maintain logs/records and prepare reports when needed.
Monitor and maintain drug temperatures along with system maintenance.
Report IP excursions, as applicable.
Ensure medication availability by accounting for appropriate amounts for the conduct of the study; as well as delivering to departments and study participants.
Maintain confidentiality of patients, protocols, and other issues as appropriate and as bound by Confidentiality Agreements and abiding by current HIPAA regulations.
Maintain ongoing communication with Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigators, and other persons assisting with studies and document these communications according to protocol requirements and Flourish Research policies.
Attend required meetings and training sessions to stay abreast of current and changing federal regulations, study protocols and Flourish policies.
Perform all study related duties in a time-and-cost effective manner in adherence with Flourish policies.
Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with Flourish staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), IRBs, participants, nursing and medical staff members of various clinics, hospitals, and physician’s offices; Flourish Research contract personnel, as well as any other person(s) when carrying out task and responsibilities.
Additional duties as assigned by management.