Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Company: Frontage Labs., Inc.

Division/Department:

Reports to: Pharmacy Supervisor

Full-time/ Part-time

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey

Job/Req.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant, under the Pharmacist's supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assists with the overseeing the inventory, storage, preparation, and dispensing of test articles (also referred to as clinical drug supplies or investigational study medication) used in clinical studies performed at the Frontage Clinical Services, Inc. (FCS).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

% of Time

Duties & Responsibilities

20%

Maintains inventory and drug accountability procedures for investigational study medication both at the level of the research subject and overall study.

15%

Maintains the proper storage conditions for investigational study medication

20%

Prepare and dispense investigational study medication.

15%

Develop and implement procedures for the appropriate disposal of investigational study medication at the completion of a study performed at Frontage Clinical Services, Inc.

15%

Develop and implement procedures to assure investigational study medication is securely stored in the pharmacy at Frontage Clinical Services, Inc.

15%

Review and adhere to sponsor requirements as they pertain to investigational study medications for a specific study protocol (i.e., integrate sponsor requirements into Frontage procedures; resolve any discrepancies in consultation with Associate Director, Clinical Operations and sponsor if necessary).

100%

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirement:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Completion of a technician training program, required
• Certified Technician, preferred.
  
  

Experience: At least 2 years’ experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician; additional experience involving the preparation of investigational study medications for clinical studies is highly desirable.

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

• State Pharmacy Assistant registration.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must be comfortable with basic software programs
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
  

Supervisory Responsibility

List the job titles that directly report to this job (formal supervision).

• None

Travel Requirements

Estimate the percentage and nature (i.e., domestic or international) of travel; if no travel is required, indicate 0%). 0%

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and work environment CHECKLIST

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These may include lifting, pushing, climbing, degree of eyestrain, sitting for extended periods of time, prolonged standing, etc. Frequency refers to the amount of time one is engaged in the activity; please estimate time by checking the appropriate boxes.

Physical Demands

Physical Demand

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Weight

Standing

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Walking

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Sitting

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Lifting

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Up to 10 pounds

Carrying

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Up to 10 pounds

Pushing

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Up to 10 pounds

Pulling

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Up to 10 pounds

Climbing or balancing

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Stooping, kneeling, crouching
or crawling

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Reaching with hands/arms

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Using hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel

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Talking

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Hearing

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Tasting or smelling

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Repetitive motions

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*Note: Any special physical demands should be clearly communicated to any applicants applying for this job and all employees occupying this job.

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