Research Pharmacy Technician

 

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

 

Job Summary:

As a Research Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients with complex medical conditions, often requiring specialized medications and therapies. This position will work closely with clinical research staff members to ensure safe administration of medications for clinical research patients as well as measuring patient compliance for clinical trials.

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Title: Research Pharmacy Technician (Tucson)

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: Depending on experience

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Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and verifying the accuracy and authenticity of investigational products prescriptions
• Reviewing and recording patient information with their medication in compliance with the guidelines of the protocol
• Stocking the pharmacy with inventory
• Providing instructions to educate people on the correct way to take their medicine
• Supporting the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the pharmacy
• Protecting employees and patients by adhering to infection-control protocols and policies
• Disbursing completed and confirmed meds to patients
• Answering incoming calls and fielding patient questions
• Maintaining a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with regulations, rules and procedures
• Maintain accountability logs

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• At least one (1) year experience working as a pharmacy tech at a private practice, hospital, or pharmacy setting
• Adhere to IRB approved protocols
• Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
• Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Availability to work weekends as needed
• Effective communication, excellent attention to detail, strong information and time management, and administrative/computer skills
• Bilingual (Spanish-Speaking) preferred

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Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required
• Associate degree or active Pharmacy Tech license preferred
• Minimum(1) year experience working in a clinical research setting preferred

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Benefits & Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
• PTO
• Sick Time
• 401K with company match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Shared company vehicles for required travel

Travel Requirements:

• Some inter-office travel may be required as needed with the use of a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements 

• Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer 

Our company requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all current and future employees. Exemptions can be requested for those with a reasonable health or a religious/sincerely-held belief accommodation.

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EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. 

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