Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Pharmacy Technician I, OPD to support outpatient pharmacy operations under supervision. You will staff pharmacy locations as needed and assist with filling medication orders, inventory, and QA steps.

You will work with EHR and other systems, ensuring timely delivery of orders, while maintaining professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience is not required but Massachusetts registration and PTCB/Intern licensing timelines

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee.
• PTCB certification within 2 years of hire or MA Pharmacy Intern License.
• No prior pharmacy technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Staff in pharmacy locations/areas as required.
• Fills medication orders according to policy.
• Ensures timely delivery and/or completion of medication orders and/or supplies.
• Utilizes EHR and inventory management systems to document duties, troubleshoot as necessary.
• Maintains the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation, expiration checks.
• Performs and documents quality control steps (e.g., barcode scanning).
• Cleans sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned.
• Trains other employees as assigned.
• Communicates and escalates issues or problems.
• Responds to and manages questions from patients and triaging calls from providers,
• Manages assigned claims-related adjudication issues with occasional need for assistance.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Pharmacy systems

Non-sterile compounding

Troubleshooting

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration (Tech/Tech Trainee)

PTCB certification within 2 years of hire or MA Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

EHR systems

Inventory management systems

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 I, OPD (Outpatient) is responsible for providing support to pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician I, OPD will staff in pharmacy locations/areas as required.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• 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 prescriptions
• Ensures timely delivery and/or completion 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. Troubleshoot as necessary
• Maintains the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock and expiration date checking
• Performs and documents quality control steps as required (e.g., barcode scanning, etc.)
• Performs cleaning of sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned
• Trains other employees as assigned
• Communicates and escalates issues or problems
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Responds to and manages questions from patients and triaging calls from providers
• Manages assigned claims-related adjudication issues with occasional need for assistance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems
• 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

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. No prior work experience as a pharmacy technician is required. The position also requires Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee. Additionally, National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) must be obtained within 2 years of hire, or a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

PATIENT CONTACT: None

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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).

$53,019.20 - $64,313.60

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.