Medication Reconciliation Technician

The Pharmacy Department at the Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute emphasizes reliability, professionalism, cooperation, teamwork, communication, positivity, and inclusiveness.

The Pharmacy Technician II, Medication Reconciliation supports pharmacy operations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and staffs pharmacy locations as needed.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.

• Conduct in‑person or phone meetings with patients to update medication lists prior to provider appointments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Practice as a pharmacy technician in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI, and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards.
• Create and update lists of current medications, document changes in dose, frequency, or route, and flag medications for removal to prevent harmful drug interactions.
• Communicate drug–drug interactions or other medication changes with pharmacists and providers to maintain patient safety.
• Manage medication lists for medications listed from external entities, ensuring comprehensive and accurate records.
• Utilize multiple systems such as EHR and inventory management systems to complete and document duties; troubleshoot as necessary.
• Train other employees as assigned.
• Communicate and escalates issues or problems.
• Provide cross coverage in the hospital outpatient/specialty pharmacy as needed to maintain seamless patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Effectively work within a collaborative, team‑focused environment.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Treat all others with the utmost professionalism and respect.
• Independently troubleshoot issues and assist in resolution or escalation to the appropriate resource.
• Participate in department meetings and functions to promote a successful and efficient pharmacy workgroup.
• Demonstrated critical‑thinking skills—analyzing information objectively and making reasoned judgments.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Two years of prior work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital environment required; experience with oncology medications preferred.

• Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.

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It is determined by market pay structures, with individual salaries based on business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and 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

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.