Infusion Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

About the role

The Pharmacy Department at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute emphasizes reliability, professionalism, cooperation, teamwork, communication, positivity, and inclusiveness. The Pharmacy Technician II, Infusion provides technical support to pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, staffing pharmacy locations as required. This is a per diem position with a rotating weekend schedule, requiring a minimum of 16 hours per month with opportunity for additional hours based on coverage needs. The role is located in Boston and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Practices as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI, and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards
• Fills medication orders according to policy, while gaining proficiency with advanced preparations
• Ensures timely delivery of medication orders and/or supplies
• Utilizes multiple systems such as EHR (Electronic Health Record), Inventory Management Systems, and other systems to complete and document duties; identifies issues and reports as necessary
• Maintains the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock, and expiration date checking
• Performs and documents quality control steps as required for safety and regulatory requirements
• Performs cleaning of sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned
• Trains other employees as assigned
• Communicates and escalates issues or problems
• May be assigned to cross-cover other locations or areas (e.g., materials management, outpatient, infusion, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of predominantly hazardous drugs in compliance with USP , USP , USP , DFCI policies and procedures, and, when applicable, research protocols
• Ensures compliance with requirements of medications within Research Protocols as assigned
• Maintains and supports Automated Dispensing cabinets including Federal controlled substance retrieving from Return drawer once certified
• Stocking emergency medication as appropriate by site
• Sets up and logs pharmacy batch compound products

Site-Specific Infusion Technician Duties (Chestnut Hill, Satellites, and Pediatric)

• Provides ADS downtime support
• Performs essential pharmacy inventory functions (e.g., ordering and receiving)

Skills

• Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems
• Ability to develop proficiency of aseptic technique and the compounding of sterile products
• Ability to develop proficiency and mastery of compounding of non-sterile products
• Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and assist in resolution or escalation to the appropriate resource
• Ability to treat all others (fellow pharmacy staff, patients, nurses, providers, support personnel, etc.) with the utmost professionalism and respect
• Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment
• Participate in department meetings and functions to promote a successful and efficient pharmacy workgroup
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment)
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or current enrollment in an accredited entry-level degree program for Pharmacy or a related field
• 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, including at least 1 year of compounding experience
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) to be obtained within 1 year of hire
• For roles at Londonderry or Merrimack Valley satellite locations: New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician required

Supervisory responsibilities: None. Patient contact: None.

Schedule

Per diem with a rotating weekend schedule; minimum 16 hours per month, with opportunity for additional hours based on coverage needs.

Pay

Hiring range: $60,195.20 – $70,543.20 annually (based on market pay structures; individual salaries determined by business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications).