Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

AECOM; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a vital role in patient care. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a certification as a Pharmacy Technician, along with skills in compounding and inventory management. With a sign-on bonus available, this role involves preparing medications, maintaining inventories, and ensuring patient safety in a top-rated hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have CPhT certification upon hire.
• Six months related experience or completion of a Pharmacy Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medications accurately.
• Maintain accurate inventories and clean work area.
• Assist in training pharmacy caregivers and students.

Skills

Algebraic calculations

Inventory management

Compounding skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

***This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500***

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their experience. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. Our team will encourage you to explore professional and personal development opportunities, enhance your skills and find your place within the institution. You will do so much more than counting prescriptions and ringing out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.

**A caregiver in this position will work evening shift, with varying start times between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., and end times between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The schedule includes working every other weekend and two holidays per year.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.

+ Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations in an accurate and timely manner.

+ Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.

+ Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

+ Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities and training.

+ Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.

+ Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program

+ Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

+ In addition to the above requirement, upon hire, it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee

+ **Please note:** Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months

+ Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Six months of hospital experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities