Arkansas Staffing
Pharmacy Technician - Research/Investigational
Arkansas Staffing, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Pharmacy Technician-Research/Investigational
This Pharmacy Technician-Research/Investigational position has a primary focus of providing exceptional care to veterans enrolled in clinical drug trials at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance following clinical drug trial protocols, managing records, creating and maintaining study binders according to regulatory requirements. Maintains dispensing records to ensure accuracy for tracking and accountability of all research medications. Interprets research pharmacy orders to assemble materials; prepare, package, label, and complete required documentation; include required worksheets; and arranges the finished prescriptions in an organized manner for the Pharmacist to verify. Assists in the processing of investigational research medication requests, filling orders, which includes randomized blinding, preparation of sterile products and completes the prescription process by verification of research participant prior to dispensing to patient or treatment area. Ensures the integrity and compliance of the investigational medication inventory, receiving shipments, reconciling invoices, monitoring expiring stock, and disposing of returned or unused investigational agents in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Quarantines expired or damaged investigational items from stock. Facilitates communication with sponsor and completes appropriate documentation, as required. Maintains competencies for performing aseptic technique for sterile preparations with hazardous and non-hazardous drugs. Responsible for investigational drug inventory and performs audits. Coordinates pharmacy staff training on research and investigational practices, including developing and maintaining training records, ensuring proper documentation of training, and assisting with staff orientation to each research trial. Identifies areas for improvement and propose effective performance improvement initiatives for any identified deficiencies after analyzing audit results. Cultivates knowledge of Federal and VA investigational agent regulations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (May change, per the supervisor, based on the needs of the service) Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available (Ad-hoc, Based on the needs of the service) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 598-01184-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Basic Requirements: 1. United States Citizenship 2. English Language Proficiency 3. Education or Experience 4. Certification (GS-07 and above) Grade Determination: Pharmacy Technician, GS-08 Experience. Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.
This Pharmacy Technician-Research/Investigational position has a primary focus of providing exceptional care to veterans enrolled in clinical drug trials at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance following clinical drug trial protocols, managing records, creating and maintaining study binders according to regulatory requirements. Maintains dispensing records to ensure accuracy for tracking and accountability of all research medications. Interprets research pharmacy orders to assemble materials; prepare, package, label, and complete required documentation; include required worksheets; and arranges the finished prescriptions in an organized manner for the Pharmacist to verify. Assists in the processing of investigational research medication requests, filling orders, which includes randomized blinding, preparation of sterile products and completes the prescription process by verification of research participant prior to dispensing to patient or treatment area. Ensures the integrity and compliance of the investigational medication inventory, receiving shipments, reconciling invoices, monitoring expiring stock, and disposing of returned or unused investigational agents in accordance with established guidelines and procedures. Quarantines expired or damaged investigational items from stock. Facilitates communication with sponsor and completes appropriate documentation, as required. Maintains competencies for performing aseptic technique for sterile preparations with hazardous and non-hazardous drugs. Responsible for investigational drug inventory and performs audits. Coordinates pharmacy staff training on research and investigational practices, including developing and maintaining training records, ensuring proper documentation of training, and assisting with staff orientation to each research trial. Identifies areas for improvement and propose effective performance improvement initiatives for any identified deficiencies after analyzing audit results. Cultivates knowledge of Federal and VA investigational agent regulations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (May change, per the supervisor, based on the needs of the service) Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available (Ad-hoc, Based on the needs of the service) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 598-01184-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Basic Requirements: 1. United States Citizenship 2. English Language Proficiency 3. Education or Experience 4. Certification (GS-07 and above) Grade Determination: Pharmacy Technician, GS-08 Experience. Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.