Investigational Drug Pharmacy Specialist - SCC

Oklahoma University Medical Center - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Investigational Drug Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for ordering and receiving pharmaceutical supplies, performing clinical safety reviews, preparing and dispensing both commercial and investigational pharmaceuticals, and ensuring compliance with protocols and pharmacy manuals for clinical trials. This role plays a critical part in the safe and effective management of investigational drugs, contributing to the overall success of clinical research activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews lab values and consults protocols to verify orders are clinically appropriate prior to compounding/dispensing medications.
• Compounds and dispenses medications, following prescriptions issued by authorized medical practitioners.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes drugs and other medicinal compounds, and fills bottles or capsules with the correct quantity and composition.
• Ensures that patients understand prescribed instructions and advises them regarding storage for prescription medication.
• Stores and preserves biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other drugs subject to deterioration, utilizing refrigeration and other methods.
• Maintains temperature monitoring of investigational products.
• Orders and maintains supply of drugs, chemicals, and other pharmaceutical stock.
• May instruct interns and other medical personnel on pharmacy-related matters or teach in the College of Pharmacy.
• Maintains records on all prescriptions filled and computes and records charges for billing purposes.
• Coordinates and implements day-to-day activities of clinical trials and performs necessary quality assurance audits for protocols.
• Develops policy and procedures for the Investigational Drug Services Pharmacy area.

Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• 12 months experience as a Pharmacist preferred.
• Must be a licensed Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Oklahoma Preceptor's license by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within one year of hire.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical plans
• dental plans