Pharmacy Technician, Material Management

participating in special projects. 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. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Pharmacy Technician Duties: Practices as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards. Utilizes multiple systems such as EHR (Electronic Health Record), inventory management systems, medication storage equipment, and other systems to complete and document duties along with identifying issues and reporting them as necessary. Maintains the pharmacy inventory (e.g. receiving, sorting, stocking, replenishment, and rotation of the stock); performs and documents quality control steps required for safety and regulatory requirements (e.g. checking expiration date and cycle counting). May be assigned to cross-cover other locations or areas (e.g. processing room, outpatient, etc.). Communicates and escalates issues or problems. Performs other duties as assigned. Materials Management Technician Duties: Receives and fulfills orders from DFCI various departments, vendors, and/or sponsors following the established procedures including quality control steps to ensure proper entry of data in the pharmacy systems. Transports inventory and supplies as necessary to storage locations daily. Participates in physical inventory semi-annually. Participates in special projects as assigned. Supports invoice reconciliation process for the financial month-end. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to adjust work time and schedule to meet daily demands in fast-paced environment. Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems . 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. Demonstrate critical thinking skills (ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment). Strong attention to details. Ability to provide effective feedback. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education: High School graduate or equivalent Minimum Experience: 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, with at least 1 year of experience of compounding, outpatient/retail, or inventory management experience. License/Certification/Registration: Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacy Technician required. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB), preferred. To learn more about why you should join the Pharmacy Department at Dana-Farber, please copy and paste the link below into your browser: Pharmacy | Careers at Dana-Farber - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA 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. EEO Poster . 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). $60,195.20 - $70,543.20