Pharmacy Technician

altasciences; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Operations team in handling Investigational and Non-Investigation Products (IP/NIP) for clinical trials. You will perform reception, labeling, storage, dispensing, shipping, accountability and inventory, ensuring compliance with study protocols, GCP and SOPs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with experience as a certified pharmacy assistant; strong computer literacy and MS Office skills are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with experience as a certified pharmacy assistant.
• Compounding and aseptic technique a plus.
• Must have experience with Microsoft suite; strong computer literacy.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and integrity with confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform reception, labeling, storage, dispensing, shipping and inventory of IP/NIPs.
• Ensure IP materials are purchased/on-site prior to trial initiation.
• Comply with study blinding and randomization when handling IPs.
• Address pharmacy queries promptly and assist in sponsor/regulatory audits.
• Contribute to revision of pharmacy SOPs and training of staff.
• Communicate issues to supervisors and collaborate on solutions.
• Maintain pharmacy logs including temperature, cleaning and calibration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED with experience as a certified pharmacy assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

The Pharmacy Technician will support the Pharmacy Operations team in the execution of pharmacy related and Investigational and Non-Investigation Products (IP/NIP) handling procedures. The Pharmacy Technician will conduct tasks performed in compliance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You'll Do Here

• Perform the reception, labeling, storage, dispensing, shipping, accountability and inventory of IP/NIPs.


• Ensure that all IP related materials necessary for the conduct of a clinical trial are purchased and/or on-site prior to trial initiation.


• Comply with study blinding and randomization when handling and/or dispensing IPs.


• Ensure the timely resolution of pharmacy related queries.


• Assist in sponsor/regulatory audits.


• May participate in the revision of pharmacy related SOPs.


• Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.


• Collaborate in the coordination of training employees on study specific dosing procedures, as required by location.


• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.


• Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service and quality within the department.


• Assist in managing and maintaining pharmacy maintenance logs such as, temperature, cleaning and calibration

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Education: High school diploma or GED with experience working as a certified pharmacy assistant is required


• Compounding and aseptic technique a plus


• Must have experience with Microsoft suite, Strong computer literacy


• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required.


• Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.


• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.


• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.


• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans


• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match


• Paid Vacation and Holidays


• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave


• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs


• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs


• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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