Pharmacy Technician, Infusion

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’s work location is onsite, per‑diem on campus in Longwood.

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 physicians and researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School–affiliated hospitals.

• Practice as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations and standards.
• Fill medication orders according to policy, while gaining proficiency with advanced preparations.
• Ensure timely delivery of medication orders and/or supplies.
• Utilize multiple systems such as EHR, inventory management systems and other systems to complete and document duties, identify issues and report as necessary.
• Maintain the pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock and expiration‑date checking.
• Perform and document quality‑control steps as required for safety and regulatory requirements.
• Perform cleaning of sterile and non‑sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned.
• Train other employees as assigned.
• Communicate and escalated issues or problems.
• May be assigned to cross‑cover other locations or areas (e.g., materials management, outpatient, infusion, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform sterile and non‑sterile compounding of predominately hazardous drugs in compliance with USP, USP, USP, DFCI policies and procedures and, when applicable, research protocols.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of medications within research protocols as assigned.
• Maintain and support automated dispensing cabinets including federal controlled‑substance retrieving from return drawer once certified.
• Stock emergency medication as appropriate by site.
• Set up and log pharmacy batch compound products.
• Site‑specific infusion technician duties may include:
  • Provide ADS downtime support (applicable to Chestnut Hill, satellite and pediatric sites).
  • Perform essential pharmacy inventory functions (e.g., ordering and receiving) (applicable to Chestnut Hill, satellite and pediatric sites).

• 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.

• A high school diploma or current enrollment in an accredited entry‑level degree program for pharmacy or a related field.
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience, including at least one year of compounding experience.
• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician, with National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) to be obtained within one year of hire.
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