Job Ref JR-1406
Location 450 Brookline Ave BOSTON MA 02215
Category Pharmacy
Employment Type Per Diem
Work Location Onsite 100 onsite
Salary/Pay Rate 60195.20 - 70543.20 per year
Overview 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.
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 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 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
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 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
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 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
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 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 None
PATIENT CONTACT None
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.
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.
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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 candidates relevant experience skills and qualifications.
For union positions the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA.
60195.20 - 70543.20
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