Lead Pharmacy Technician - Home Infusion Pharmacy

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician for the Home Infusion Pharmacy at the Independence location. You will coordinate daily workflow, mentor technicians, and support sterile compounding and Pyxis optimization.

The role includes training responsibilities and on-site development of staff. Two years of pharmacy technician experience are required, with Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration upon hire and upgrading to a certified technician within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) via PTCB or NHA preferred.
• Upon hire, registration with Ohio Board of Pharmacy; within 6 months, registered as Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Two years of pharmacy technician experience in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow within the Home Infusion Pharmacy and serve as a resource to caregivers and technicians.
• Support sterile compounding activities and Pyxis optimization initiatives.
• Assist with technician training and onboarding; lead and mentor staff.
• Ensure staff are trained and oriented to the work area; provide on-site retraining as needed.

Skills

Educate and train others

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Home Infusion Pharmacy

Location: Independence

Facility: Business Operations Center

Department: Infusion Pharmacy-Center for Connected Care

Job Code: C1638E

Shift: Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2500

Cleveland Clinic's Business Operations Center serves as a key hub for our Home Care and Hospice operations as well as many administrative and support teams. This collaborative workplace supports a wide range of caregivers, clinical professionals, and operational teams. While many positions are based within the center, numerous home-visiting roles-including case managers, nurses, and therapists-travel throughout the Greater Cleveland and Akron/Canton areas to deliver exceptional care directly to patients in their homes.

As a Lead Pharmacy Technician, a caregiver in this role will support daily operations within the Home Infusion Pharmacy, working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns and clinical teams to meet inpatient medication needs. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, serving as a resource for fellow caregivers, supporting sterile compounding activities, assisting with technician training and contributing to Pyxis optimization initiatives. The department includes approximately 40 caregivers, with about 15 pharmacy technicians and interns and an average of five caregivers working per shift. This role is suited for an experienced pharmacy technician who can help maintain efficient workflows, support team development and contribute to operational improvements.

A caregiver in this position will work 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM, rotating through various pharmacy technician positions. The schedule includes working on-call and a full weekend every sixth weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Interact with and review work of caregivers, providing feedback to ensure maximized output and efficiency.
• Create and present quality control reports to management regarding team performance and throughput.
• Ensure caregivers are adequately trained and oriented to the work area.
• Provide onside re-training.
• Serve as a technical resource.
• Work in staff capacity and possess the ability to perform all technician functions.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
• Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months.
• 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.
• 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.
• Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician within the assigned relevant practice area
• Ability to educate and train others, including how to plan and direct their efforts

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Physical Requirements:

Typical physician demands include the ability to perform functions of the job while standing, reaching, stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of the job.

Ability to lift up to 20lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching; ability to transport up to 250 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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