Pharmacy Technician

Altasciences; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences in Overland Park, KS seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Operations team in handling Investigational and Non-Investigation Products in compliance with GCP and SOPs.

You will perform IP reception, labeling, storage, dispensing, shipping and inventory, ensure materials are ready before trials start, and assist in audits while maintaining confidentiality and high-quality customer service.

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 and strong computer literacy.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Reception, labeling, storage, dispensing, shipping, accountability and inventory of IP/NIPs.
• Ensure IP materials are purchased and on-site prior to trial initiation.
• Comply with study blinding and randomization when handling IPs.
• Resolve pharmacy related queries in a timely manner.
• Assist in sponsor/regulatory audits.
• May participate in revision of pharmacy SOPs.
• Communicate issues and solutions to supervisors and managers.
• Coordinate training on study dosing procedures as required by location.
• Maintain confidentiality of participants and sponsors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading technical documents

Education

High school diploma or GED with certified pharmacy assistant experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Computer literacy

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

• 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.

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

Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program #LI-JR1

About Our Culture (French)

Chez Altasciences, nous travaillons tous à l'unisson pour contribuer à la découverte, au développement et à la fabrication de nouvelles thérapies médicamenteuses afin qu'elles parviennent plus rapidement aux personnes qui en ont besoin. Quel que soit votre rôle, nous jouons tous un rôle important et vous aurez un impact significatif sur la santé et le bien-être des personnes dans le monde entier. En respectant nos valeurs de développement du personnel, d'orientation client, de qualité et d'excellence, de respect et d'intégrité, nous cherchons à favoriser un environnement de travail passionné et collaboratif et nous sommes à la recherche de personnes talentueuses et enthousiastes, comme vous, pour rejoindre notre équipe en pleine croissance ! Que vous soyez un récent diplômé de l'université ou à la recherche de votre prochaine opportunité de carrière, il est temps de découvrir votre avenir chez Altasciences. Nous sommes meilleurs ensemble et c'est ensemble que nous sommes Altasciences.

Altasciences est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité des chances et s'engage à promouvoir la diversité et l'inclusion. Notre objectif est d'attirer, de développer et de retenir des employés très talentueux issus de milieux divers, ce qui nous permet de bénéficier d'une grande variété d'expériences et de perspectives. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans considération d'âge, de race, de couleur, de religion, de croyance, de sexe, d'orientation sexuelle, d'identité de genre, d'origine nationale, de handicap ou de tout autre motif protégé par la législation en vigueur. Des aménagements raisonnables pour les personnes handicapées pendant le processus de recrutement sont disponibles sur demande.

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