Part-time Pharm Tech

Accel Research Sites; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Health savings account

Job summary

Accel Research Sites in Decatur is seeking a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense investigational medications for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA, USP 797/800, and SOPs.

Reporting to Adrienne Hilliard, the ideal candidate has an associate degree, a valid CPhT, bilingual English/Spanish a plus, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Experience with regulated drug handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense investigational medications.
• Provide drug-related information and education for subjects and site staff.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA, USP 797/800 and SOPs.
• Maintain inventory records and proper storage conditions for investigational meds.
• Promote professional growth and mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate's degree

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Part-time Pharm Tech

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Accel Research Sites - Decatur, GA

Reporting To: Adrienne Hilliard

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Investigational Product Coordinator is responsible for preparing and dispensing study drug, providing drug-related information to subjects and staff in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA, USP 797, USP 800, state Boards of Pharmacy, and company SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

• Integration of investigational medication use, pharmacy workflow, subject medication safety activities and regulatory standards;
• Coordinating, and advising site staff on drug distribution services for investigational medications;
• Identify and justify needs for additional resources, or redeploying resources in new ways to meet needs;
• Prepares, labels (if required) and dispenses investigational medications, and provides drug-related information and education for subjects and site staff;
• Dispenses controlled substances as part of a research study. Maintains appropriate inventory records, documentation of receipt and ensures proper storage conditions
• Ensures safety and care for all research subjects as it relates to investigational medication preparation and dispensing;
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as mentor and resource to less experienced staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications: An associate's degree and 1+ years' related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, web applications,
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, management, and external customers.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.