Pharmacy Technician
Flourish Research
Summary
To assist the company in pharmaceutical preparation, distribution, and record keeping functions in the delivery of pharmaceutical supplies to study participants in accordance with department policies/procedures. To provide support to CRCs and to management as needed to facilitate the smooth operation of business at a Flourish Research site. To obtain clean, objective, and accurate data within sponsor timelines while following applicable Flourish SOPs, policies and procedures, federal regulations, medical ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), International Council of Harmonization (ICH), Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, and in compliance with specific sponsor protocol requirements.
Job description
- Read, understand, and can follow instruction manuals and sponsor protocols regarding protocol specified patient visits and procedures.
- Supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medication.
- Assist doctors and site staff by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medication and supplies, placing orders, verifying receipt, and registering in the appropriate systems.
- Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects fellow site staff and study participants by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Organize medications for dispensing by reading medication orders and prescriptions, prepare labels as needed, calculating quantities, assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
- Maintains logs/records and prepares reports when needed.
- Monitor and maintain drug temperatures along with system maintenance.
- Report IP excursions, as applicable.
- Ensure medication availability by accounting for appropriate amounts for the conduct of the study; as well as delivering to departments and study participants.
- Maintain confidentiality of patients, protocols, and other issues as appropriate and as bound by Confidentiality Agreements with Flourish Research, between Flourish Research and sponsors, and between Flourish Research and other entities, as well as abiding by current HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain ongoing communication with Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigators, and other persons assisting with studies and document these communications according to protocol requirements and Flourish Research policies.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions to stay abreast of current and changing federal regulations, study protocols and Flourish policies.
- Perform all study related duties in a time-and-cost effective manner in adherence with Flourish policies.
- Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
- Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with Flourish staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), IRBs, participants, nursing and medical staff members of various clinics, hospitals, and physician’s offices; Flourish Research contract personnel, as well as any other person(s) when carrying out task and responsibilities.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
Physical Requirements and/or Environmental Factors
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior clinical/office work environment.
- Exposure to human bodily fluids.
- Exposure to medications and investigational product (IP).
- Laboratory processing procedures.
- Participant care.
- Daily computer use.
- Ability to properly lift thirty-five pounds and occasionally more than thirty-five pounds.
- Ability to drive and daily availability of an automobile.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience within the field of research
- Active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification
- Minimum of one year experience within a pharmacy setting
- 0-3+ years' experience within the field of clinical or biological research
- Basic knowledge of research design, patient care practices, GCPs, FDA regulations
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communications
- Moral and ethical in decision-making
- Seeks out opportunities to help achieve department/company goals
- Fosters relationships across teams
- Good critical decision-making skills resulting in sound judgement
- Industry certified, active
- Completes at least 80% of goals annually
- Excellent computer skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee referral program
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
Company overview
Flourish Research is a leading multi-site clinical trial organization with a national footprint across the United States. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, the company operates as a fully integrated clinical trial organization that acquires and operates best-in-class research sites. With over 20 locations nationwide, Flourish Research specializes in three main therapeutic areas: Neuroscience (including Alzheimer's disease research), Infectious Diseases (with significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine development), and Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Kidney disorders. The company provides comprehensive clinical trial services from Phase I to Phase IV studies, featuring early-phase inpatient units, AI-assisted patient recruitment, and site start-up support. Flourish Research is recognized for its commitment to patient diversity, high retention rates, and quality data delivery, having completed over 5,500 successful trials with 400,000 potential participants. The organization emphasizes physician-led research models and maintains strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors to accelerate the development of innovative treatments for unmet medical needs.