Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician III, Simon Cancer Center - Full time/Days
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20 November, 2024
Full Time
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384177
Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician III, Simon Cancer Center - Full time/Days
Job Description
Overview
We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
Description:
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by an IDS technician in this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
- Receives investigational drug products from various study drug sponsors via various carriers/couriers and confirms correct product received.
- Documents inventory transactions in investigational drug studies drug accountability systems.
- Processes damaged, expired, or dispensed products for returns.
- Distributes and stocks in appropriate storage space.
- Assists with maintaining the inventory of drugs and supplies, and confirming inventory counts and checking expiration dating.
- Assists with preparing invoices for billing.
- Under the supervision of the IDS pharmacist, assists with internal auditing of drug dispensing records to ensure compliance and identify and escalate any discrepancies to the IDS pharmacist.
- Monitors refrigerators and freezers temperatures and other environmental controls as required for drug storage. Identify and escalate to facilities to address and resolve any environmental issues.
- Assists with compiling inventory or environmental reports for sponsors or regulatory requirements.
- Fills prescriptions or performs sterile and non-sterile compounding investigational of study drugs.
- Prepares and packages investigational drugs for shipping.
- Assists with medication reconciliation of IDS agents.
- Delivers IP to the unit and/or to the patient when required.
- Submits drug destruction information to the sponsor.
- Assists IDS pharmacist with site initiation and monitoring visits.
- Trains technician staff and ensures competency by auditing and/or providing just-in-time feedback for accuracy.
Requirements:
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.5+ relevant experience preferred.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires full proficiency as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under limited supervision.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy Technician III, Simon Cancer Center - Full time/Days Role
Overview
We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
Description:
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by an IDS technician in this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
- Receives investigational drug products from various study drug sponsors via various carriers/couriers and confirms correct product received.
- Documents inventory transactions in investigational drug studies drug accountability systems.
- Processes damaged, expired, or dispensed products for returns.
- Distributes and stocks in appropriate storage space.
- Assists with maintaining the inventory of drugs and supplies, and confirming inventory counts and checking expiration dating.
- Assists with preparing invoices for billing.
- Under the supervision of the IDS pharmacist, assists with internal auditing of drug dispensing records to ensure compliance and identify and escalate any discrepancies to the IDS pharmacist.
- Monitors refrigerators and freezers temperatures and other environmental controls as required for drug storage. Identify and escalate to facilities to address and resolve any environmental issues.
- Assists with compiling inventory or environmental reports for sponsors or regulatory requirements.
- Fills prescriptions or performs sterile and non-sterile compounding investigational of study drugs.
- Prepares and packages investigational drugs for shipping.
- Assists with medication reconciliation of IDS agents.
- Delivers IP to the unit and/or to the patient when required.
- Submits drug destruction information to the sponsor.
- Assists IDS pharmacist with site initiation and monitoring visits.
- Trains technician staff and ensures competency by auditing and/or providing just-in-time feedback for accuracy.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License OR intern/extern license if enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Technician National Certification required unless enrolled in accredited college of pharmacy.5+ relevant experience preferred.
- Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
- Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
- Requires full proficiency as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under limited supervision.
- Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires strong customer service skills.
- Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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