Research Pharmacy Technician Coordinator
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Research Pharmacist, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the Research Pharmacy service. Tasks include assisting with all aspects of dispensing, compounding, labeling, storage, recording, and proper use of pharmaceutical preparations for research subjects.
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Qualifications
Licenses and Credentials
MA Pharmacy Technician License - required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT], Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - required
Experience
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years required
Experience with Research/Investigation Drug Study and/or Sterile/Non-sterile Preparations preferred.
Shift Scheduling
Day Shift/Weekday, excluding weekends and holidays
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail.
Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
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Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Operational Responsibility
- Timely and accurately fulfills all research pharmacy dispense requests
- Maintains drug accountability records Compounds dosage forms in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures, USP <795>, and <797> and all applicable state and federal regulations
- Documents temperature and humidity monitoring
- Initiates, organizes, submits, and reconciles charges in a timely, accurate manner
- Monitors Research Pharmacy workload and coordinates communication, prioritization, and completion of tasks
- Assists pharmacists with the development and implementation of study records Ensures regular completion of inventory tasks in accordance with Department Policies and Procedures, individual study requirements, and all applicable state and federal laws
- Serves as a contact for the McLean research community
- Procures, receives, stocks, returns, expires, and wastes research pharmaceuticals appropriately
- Delivers prepared investigational product to research team
- Responds to telephone, window, and email requests
- Maintains integrity of controlled substances and investigational products
- Displays discretion in maintaining blind and privacy of research information
- Ensures Research Pharmacy maintains clean, organized environment
- Participates in study team meetings and sponsor visits as required
- Continuously assesses productivity and performance of Research Pharmacy and provides recommendations for optimization to administration
- Tracks and allots Research Pharmacy staff hours
- Completes assigned projects accurately, reliably, and in a timely manner
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) F
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