Research Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - IDS
About The Position
The Research Pharmacy Technician 2 works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. 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 to 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 appropriate. Other services include keeping appropriate records and documentation. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers. This position assists with sponsor site visits and associated documentation. In FY24 the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) managed 617 active protocols, oversaw over 9,000 investigational dispenses, participated in 13 audits, and 1,653 monitor visits.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- 1 year of relevant experience required
Nice To Haves
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of organizational skills
- Successfully navigate interactions with external customers and partners in a professional and respectful manner
Responsibilities
- Manage investigational product (IP) and provide technical direction and assistance with clinical trial protocols.
- Prepare or compound study medications for dispensing to patients.
- Coordinate and deliver IP to pharmacies, infusion rooms, and clinics throughout the health system.
- Maintain IP accountability via an electronic drug accountability system.
- Maintain appropriate levels of IP based on anticipated accrual and dispensing needs of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
- Assist with sponsor site visits and associated documentation.
- Preparation and packaging of medications.
- Distribution of medications, supplies and equipment.
- Maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Ensuring medications are in date, secure, and stored appropriate.
- Keeping appropriate records and documentation.
- Supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
