PRN Pharmacy Technician - Orlando, United States - Headlands Research

Description

Overview:

At Headlands Research, we are building a best in class clinical trial network. Were an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our company is in high growth mode; we operate 18 clinical trial sites in the US and Canada and have rapid expansion plans.

The Role

Headlands Research Orlando is looking for a PRN Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This is a crucial role that assists the entire research team in successful completion of our ground-breaking clinical trials.

Clinical Research Pharmacy Technician- Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and or Certified Pharmacy Technician, coordinates and supports the daily functions of pharmacy services within clinical trials.

This is a PRN position located at our site in Orlando, FL.

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• Manages inventory of all Investigational Product pertaining to clinical trials, that includes receiving, organizing, and monitoring the safety and efficacy use of the investigational product.
• Receives all shipments of Investigational Product in a timely fashion through IRT, IWRs portals in association to the studies.
• Maintains proper physical counts and expiry dates of the Investigational Product and any pharmacy related items.
• Organizes placement of Investigational Product in proper storage conditions according to specifications within the protocol or pharmacy manual.
• Assists Pharmacist with the set-up of pharmacy study binders when new clinical trials are introduced.
• Ensures all study binders are labeled and properly stored in a manner that pharmacist and pharmacy staff can identify their location. Places all contents of the pharmacy binder with updated and current versions.
• Maintains all functionality of pharmacy equipment and workstations, with daily cleaning, scheduling yearly calibrations that includes the following: BSC (biological safety cabinet), thermometers, eyewash station, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Documents all temperatures daily pertaining to the Investigational Product.
• Prepares all investigational Product by way of aseptic technique and specifications within the pharmacy manual under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Documents all information from start to finish associated with the preparation of the Investigational Product.
• Conducts all pharmacy related duties in a manner that maintains the blind of the Investigational Product.
• Maintains all accountability logs of dispensation and the return of all Investigational Product related to subjects participation within the clinical trial.
• Reports all discrepancies, and temperature related issues to the clinical monitor and sponsor in a timely manner.
• Keep a running inventory of all ongoing studies at the site. Records all pharmacy end dates for closures of the Investigational Product of a study.
• Maintains compliance of all licensures, and certifications required by the state.
• Maintains all compliance by completing all trainings and educational functions required to perform task within a clinical trial.
• Meet with monitors assigned to the trial by responding to questions and providing all essential documentation related to the inventory, preparation, dispensation, and return of the Investigational Product.
• Communicates and executes efficiently in a timely manner all tasks and duties assigned by the pharmacist.
• Ordering of supplies for pharmacy use.
• Performs and effectively communicates all tasks and other duties and responsibilities with other pharmacy staff consistent with the clinical trials protocol and with the job classification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a formalized Pharmacy Technician program preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a similar role.
• Candidates should have an acumen for medication reconciliation, have abilities to multitask, work independently of others, and exercise self-guidance.