Pharmacy Research Spec

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

2/1/2023

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

700012

Job Title:

Pharmacy Research Spec

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Research Specialist has the primary responsibility for four major Pharmaceutical Research Center (PRC) programs: 1) the PRC cost center budget (including management of office expenses and revenue generation, 2) the PRC/Pharmacy Fee for Service program (involving the critical review of each drug protocol to predict and determine reimbursement needs for PRC/Pharmacy services rendered, 3) the PRC Data Management Program (including the management of data within the PRC program for workload statistics and research benchmarking analysis and as well as the tracking of clinical drug research protocols conducted, and 4) the PRC Operations programs (the coordination of research, administrative and educational activities through the PRC program and the evaluation of technology to assist PRC in fulfilling its mission. 

The Pharmacy Research Specialist provides administrative support and research, data management and technical assistance for investigational/study drug use and protocols conducted through the system.  Serves as a key role in coordinating the continuous provision of quality services between all the PRC programs.  Functions as an operational and contract liaison between other pharmacy and hospital departments, principal investigators, study coordinators, data managers, other SMPH research departments, and external customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Initial feasibility assessments of research protocols from a pharmacy perspective

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Creation of PRC/Pharmacy Study Budget estimates

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Transform PRC research activities and services into operations realities

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Organizing, collecting and managing data collection

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Supervision of PRC continuous quality improvement programs

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Statistical database management

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Policy and procedures management

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Technology assessment and management

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Coordination of sponsor inspections and audits

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Closure and final drug accountability record retention coordination of drug protocols in accordance to all regulations

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

Required

or

High School Diploma

with pharmacy research experience

Required

1 year

of experience in pharmacy with research related activities

Required

Experience in an academic health care environment

Preferred

As defined by the enactment of 2021 WI Act 100, all candidates hired into this role on or after March 1, 2023, must apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the WI Dept of Safety and Professional Services (“DSPS”), and provide proof of application to their UW Health Recruiter prior to their start date. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date or withdrawal of offer. Current incumbents or those starting in an impacted role prior to March 1, 2023, are required to provide proof of application to their department designee no later than March 31, 2023.

Upon Hire

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Familiarity with federal regulations as they pertain to investigational drugs and the conduct of clinical drug research in humans

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Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and Improving Organizational Performance processes

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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and communication skills both verbal and written

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Knowledge of and ability to use aseptic technique

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Knowledge of and ability to use computers and a variety of computer programs including database management, spreadsheets, and word processing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.