Pharmacy Technician Specialist Translational Drug Service

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Schedule:

Day Shift
Monday to Friday
Call rotation required (Approximately every 6 to 8 weeks) during holidays and weekend

Job Description Summary:

Streamlines the preparation and compounding of innovative research and select commercial medications while ensuring proper documentation temperature monitoring storage and disposal of products. Drives the development of quality indicators while diligently overseeing inventory and regulatory compliance.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Interprets and applies clinical trial terminology and practices such as randomization schemes flow charts and blinding.
Streamlines inventory management including maintaining levels monthly checks and updating records as per protocol requirements.
Ensures accurate and timely placement receipt verification and registration of inventory orders.
Follows protocols for investigational and select commercial medication preparation and dispensing including compounding unique sterile intravenous admixtures.
Administers the tracking of subject drug returns assesses protocol compliance and follow up for any missing investigational products.
Upholds solid recordkeeping systems for protocols temperature monitoring patient data and drug inventory.
Conducts review and audit of pharmacy trial documents to ensure compliance guidelines.

Education Requirement:

Completion of a pharmacy technician program Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required.

Licensure Requirement:

Board of Pharmacy technician license (Registered or Certified) required.

Certifications:

Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date required.
CCRP certification and ongoing continuing education to maintain certification strongly encouraged.

Skills:

Ability to organize manage workload and help set priorities for self and others.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Adaptability to stressful or urgent situations with short deadlines.
Extreme attention to detail and accountability.
Computer competency with Microsoft Office Applications.
Understanding of FDA regulations regarding clinical trials.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of group dynamics.
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology with demonstrated skills in algebra.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
Experience in sterile compounding of hazardous agents preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste Computer skills Flexing/extending of neck Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Reaching above shoulder Sitting Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Chemicals/Medications Decision Making Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Standing Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Required Experience:

Overview:Schedule:Day ShiftMonday to FridayCall rotation required (Approximately every 6 to 8 weeks) during holidays and weekendJob Description Summary:Streamlines the preparation and compounding of innovative research and select commercial medications while ensuring proper documentation temperature...