Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,366 - 78,457; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III, Infusion (Evenings) to provide technical support under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role includes filling medication orders, performing sterile and non-sterile compounding, and training staff.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of pharmacy technician experience, including 2 years in sterile compounding. The hiring range is $70,366.40 - $78,457.60.

Qualifications

• 5 years of pharmacy technician experience including 2 years of sterile compounding and 1 year of hazardous compounding.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-focused environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders according to policy and ensure timely delivery.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding of hazardous drugs.
• Train and orient new pharmacy staff.

Skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Aseptic technique

Pharmacy technology systems

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or enrolled in an accredited pharmacy program

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

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 III, Infusion (Evenings) is responsible for providing technical support to pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician III, Infusion will staff in pharmacy locations/areas as required. Additional responsibilities may include regulatory and compliance duties, projects, and conducting the training and orientation processes of new pharmacy employees.

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, including proficiency with the most complex 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, troubleshoot and triage as necessary
• Maintains the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock, expiration date checking and assessment of par-levels
• 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.
• Conducts the training and orientation of staff members in any area
• Communicates and escalates issues or problems
• Provides on-going support to more junior staff
• Creates and/or revises training documentation and resources for staff education.
• 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 predominately hazardous drugs in compliance with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, DFCI policies and procedures and, when applicable research protocols
• Coordinates sterile compounding operations
• May be assigned to cross-cover other infusion areas / locations or assigned to specialty areas such as Materials Management, Research or Pediatrics
• 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
• Stocking 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
• Coordinates management of inventory (e.g. ordering and receiving, par level adjustments, storage space allocation, and proper product labeling, drug shortage management, NDC maintenance). Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and Pediatric
• Demonstrates proficiency in the coordinator role. Applicable to Longwood (Yawkey 5)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to accurately perform complex pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems
• Full proficiency in aseptic technique and the compounding of sterile products
• Full proficiency in 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 train and orient new staff
• 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

Minimum Job 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 5 years of pharmacy technician experience, including at least 2 years of sterile compounding experience and 1 year of hazardous compounding experience. Additionally, the position requires Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT). If certified with ExCPT, PTCB certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire. For roles at Londonderry or Merrimack Valley satellite locations, the position requires New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Patient Contact

None

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$70,366.40 - $78,457.60

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.