Infusion Pharmacy Technician, Per diem

About the role

This is a per diem position scheduled for 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours may increase based on coverage needs.

The Pharmacy Department at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute places emphasis on the values of reliability, professionalism, cooperation, teamwork, communication, positivity and inclusiveness. The Pharmacy Technician II, Infusion is responsible for providing technical support to pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician II, Infusion will staff in pharmacy locations/areas as required.

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. Identify issues and report 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 sterile and non-sterile compounding of predominately 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
• Stocks emergency medication as appropriate by site
• Sets up and logs pharmacy batch compound products
• Site-Specific Infusion Technician Duties May Include:
• Provides ADS downtime support. Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and Pediatric
• Performs essential pharmacy inventory functions (e.g. ordering and receiving). Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and Pediatric

Qualifications

• The position requires a high school diploma or current enrollment in an accredited entry-level degree program for Pharmacy or a related field.
• The position also requires 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, including at least 1 year of compounding experience.
• Additionally, the position requires Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician, with 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 is required.

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

Benefits

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Pay

$60,195.20 - $70,543.20 per year

Schedule

Onsite: 100% onsite