Pharmacy Technician I, OPD

About This Role

This role supports pharmacy operations at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, primarily in the Outpatient Department, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The technician will be responsible for filling medication orders, managing inventory, utilizing pharmacy systems, and ensuring timely delivery of medications and supplies.

Responsibilities

• 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 prescriptions
• Ensure timely delivery and/or completion of medication orders and/or supplies
• Utilize multiple systems such as EHR (Electronic Health Record, Inventory Management Systems and other systems to complete and document duties
• Maintain the Pharmacy inventory: sorting, stocking, rotation of stock and expiration date checking
• Perform and document quality control steps as required (e.g., barcode scanning, etc.)
• Perform cleaning of sterile and non-sterile areas of the pharmacy as assigned
• Train other employees as assigned
• Communicate and escalate issues or problems
• Respond to and manage questions from patients and triaging calls from providers
• Manage assigned claims-related adjudication issues

Requirements

• 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 with professionalism and respect
• Ability to effectively work within a collaborative team-focused environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No prior work experience as a pharmacy technician is required

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications