Pharmacy Technician, Infusion

Pharmacy Technician II, InfusionThe 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. This position will support the following locations Methuen, MA, Londonderry, NH, and Milford, MA.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.The Pharmacy Technician II, Infusion will:Practice as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations and standardsFill medication orders according to policy, while gaining proficiency with advanced preparationsEnsure timely delivery of medication orders and/or suppliesUtilize multiple systems such as EHR (Electronic Health Record, Inventory Management Systems and other systems to complete and document duties. Identify issues and report as necessaryMaintain the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock and expiration date checkingPerform and document quality control steps as required for safety and regulatory requirementsPerform cleaning of sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned.Train other employees as assignedCommunicate and escalate issues or problemsMay be assigned to cross-cover other locations or areas (e.g. materials management, outpatient, infusion, etc.)Performs other duties as assignedPerforms 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 protocolsEnsures compliance with requirements of medications within Research Protocols as assignedMaintains and supports Automated Dispensing cabinets including Federal controlled substance retrieving from Return drawer once certifiedStocking emergency medication as appropriate by siteSets up and logs pharmacy batch compound productsSite-Specific Infusion Technician Duties May Include:Provides ADS downtime support. Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and PediatricPerforms essential pharmacy inventory functions (e.g. ordering and receiving). Applicable to Chestnut Hill, Satellites and PediatricKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculationsAbility to utilize pharmacy technology systemsAbility to develop proficiency of aseptic technique and the compounding of sterile productsAbility to develop proficiency and mastery of compounding of non-sterile productsAbility to independently troubleshoot issues and assist in resolution or escalation to the appropriate resourceAbility to treat all others (fellow pharmacy staff, patients, nurses, providers, support personnel, etc.) with the utmost professionalism and respectAbility to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environmentParticipate in department meetings and functions to promote a successful and efficient pharmacy workgroupAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writingDemonstrated critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment)Strong attention to detailMINIMUM 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 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.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NonePATIENT CONTACT: None