Pharmacy Tech

Department: Operations • Location: Kansas City Research Institute, Kansas City, MO

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations across AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX, and Puerto Rico. The company has established a strong presence across Phase I–IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. The Investigational Product Coordinator prepares and dispenses study drug, provides drug-related information to subjects and staff, and ensures compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA, USP 797, USP 800, state Boards of Pharmacy, and company SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Lead Research Pharmacist (or similar) and the Principal/Sub Investigators, conduct all activities according to study protocol, company processes & procedures, and in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA, USP 797, USP 800, state Boards of Pharmacy, and company SOPs.
• Integrate investigational medication use, pharmacy workflow, subject medication safety activities, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and advise site staff on drug distribution services for investigational medications.
• Identify and justify needs for additional resources, or redeploy resources in new ways to meet needs.
• Prepare, label (if required), and dispense investigational medications; provide drug-related information and education for subjects and site staff.
• Dispense controlled substances as part of a research study; maintain appropriate inventory records, documentation of receipt, and ensure proper storage conditions.
• Ensure safety and care for all research subjects as it relates to investigational medication preparation and dispensing.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department-based goals that contribute to organizational success; serve as mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 1+ years’ related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, and web applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work well independently and with co-workers, subjects, management, and external customers.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Professional, respectful, self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Supplemental insurances
• 401(k) plan with a safe harbor match