Investigational Drug Pharmacy Technician

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

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Under the direct supervision of the Investigational Drug Pharmacists, this position is responsible for managing the clinical investigational drug (CID) inventory; providing technical director and assistance with clinical trial protocols; performing drug distribution activities, when required; maintaining information and assisting in the record-keeping related to clinical trials required by the study protocols; maintaining the work areas in a clean and orderly manner; performing workload measurement and productivity support functions; performing cross-functional and other duties and responsibilities consistent with the job classification.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the clinical investigational drug (CID) inventory.
• Manages inventory for clinical investigational drug trials, including independently ordering CID (within scope of authority), receiving, organizing and monitoring the use of CID.
• Conducts physical counts of CID and resolves any discrepancies.
• Monitors expiration dates of CID and returns study materials, as required.
• Maintains separate supplies of returned CID from patients for clinical trials that have this requirement.
• Performs scheduled QA responsibilities, unit inspections, outdate medication tracking and other assigned duties.
• Appropriately handles pharmaceutical waste and segregation. (Stericycle RX waste compliance program/bins)
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation. Files documentation in the appropriate location
• Monitors all refrigerators and freezers via Temp Track or log when needed and responds to alerts and alarms appropriately and according to policy.

Experience Required
A minimum of one year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Education
High School Diploma/GED Completion of a Certified Pharmacy Technician Program.

Licensure
Pharmacy Technician certification and AZ Pharmacy Tech License required.

Good communication skills. Ability to work as a team member. Knowledge of drug names and basic math.
 Ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.