Research Pharmacy Technician Coordinator

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, MA

4d•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Research Pharmacist, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the Research Pharmacy service. Tasks include assisting with all aspects of dispensing, compounding, labeling, storage, recording, and proper use of pharmaceutical preparations for research subjects.

Requirements

MA Pharmacy Technician License - required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT], Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - required
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Attention to detail.
Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Research/Investigation Drug Study and/or Sterile/Non-sterile Preparations preferred.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurately fulfills all research pharmacy dispense requests
Maintains drug accountability records
Compounds dosage forms in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures, USP <795>, and <797> and all applicable state and federal regulations
Documents temperature and humidity monitoring
Initiates, organizes, submits, and reconciles charges in a timely, accurate manner
Monitors Research Pharmacy workload and coordinates communication, prioritization, and completion of tasks
Assists pharmacists with the development and implementation of study records
Ensures regular completion of inventory tasks in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures, individual study requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws
Serves as a contact for the McLean research community
Procures, receives, stocks, returns, expires, and wastes research pharmaceuticals appropriately
Delivers prepared investigational product to research team
Responds to telephone, window, and email requests
Maintains integrity of controlled substances and investigational products
Displays discretion in maintaining blind and privacy of research information
Ensures Research Pharmacy maintains clean, organized environment
Participates in study team meetings and sponsor visits as required
Continuously assesses productivity and performance of Research Pharmacy and provides recommendations for optimization to administration
Tracks and allots Research Pharmacy staff hours
Completes assigned projects accurately, reliably, and in a timely manner