Research Pharmacy Technician 2 , GCRB, Full Time

Location: Sylvester Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Managing the clinical investigational drug (CID) inventory, including independently ordering CID within scope of authority, receiving, organizing, and monitoring the use of CID. Providing technical assistance with clinical trial protocol and utilizes knowledge of equipment and other technical skills. Managing and triaging pharmacy phone calls with appropriate telephone etiquette. Maintaining and recording both physical and electronic information and assists in the record keeping related to clinical trials required by the study protocols. Prepares or compounds extemporaneous products using appropriate technique under supervision of pharmacist. Prepacking of medication into appropriate single unit of issue as needed, following proper guidelines. Preparation of sterile intravenous chemotherapy or biohazardous products in accordance with established procedures and following aseptic techniques with particular emphasis on the safe handling of injectable cytotoxic drugs and biohazardous agents. Participates in monthly audits of CID inventory Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of pharmacy sterile compounding suites in accordance with USP Chapter 797, USP Chapter 800, Florida Board of Pharmacy rules, and all applicable UMHC policies. Maintains the clinical investigational drug work area clean, organized, and presentable at all times. Organizes a study binder for each trial with sections for all required documentation. Assists pharmacist in training of pharmacy staff and ensuring the ongoing skills development of technical staff. Assisting and performing quality improvement and quality assurance implementation as they relate to Investigational Drug Services by performing regular internal audits and drug accountability logs. Maintaining proper functioning of equipment used by Investigational Drug Services. Working in compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies, and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner. Oversees and instructs pharmacy learners (pharmacy students and residents) as it relates to clinical research pharmaceutical services. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Pharmacy Technician State of FL License Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami