Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials MGH

Job Summary Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician supports investigational and clinical pharmacy operations through the preparation, dispensing, and management of sterile and non-sterile medications in accordance with USP standards and hospital policies and procedures. This role performs pharmaceutical calculations, prepares a variety of dosage forms including intravenous (IV) infusions, syringes, and capsules, and maintains compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety requirements. The Pharmacy Technician plays an integral role in investigational drug services by processing outpatient and inpatient research prescriptions, managing study drug inventory and accountability, monitoring storage conditions, and maintaining accurate documentation. Responsibilities include coordinating with pharmacists, study teams, sponsors, and monitors to support clinical research activities, monitor visits, study closeout, and document archival. Additional duties include assisting with staff training, maintaining required competencies, supporting IV room cleaning and environmental monitoring activities, and contributing to the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, performs calculations required for the preparation of sterile and non-sterile products.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of preparation of common dose forms including intravenous (IV) infusions, syringes, capsules etc.

• Assists in training of pharmacy staff, in conjunction with the area supervisor or designee.

• Follows USP guidelines for IV room cleaning, maintenance and monitoring.

• Maintains all required training competencies.

• Processes outpatient and inpatient investigational prescriptions utilizing the CTP computerized drug management system.

• Performs inventory management including drug ordering, receipt, expiration date checks, accountability, drug returns, destruction etc.

• Corresponds with study team members and sponsors as needed.

• Aids the Pharmacist in monitor visit scheduling, on-site, set-up, triage, and resolution of findings.

• Performs daily monitoring of CTP fridge, freezer, and room temperatures.

• Participates in study closure and document archival.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Pharmacy Technician [State License] - preferred Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience

• hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.

• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.