Pharmacy Technician

AECOM; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician at Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital. This role involves preparing and delivering medications, and supporting a patient-focused care team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and pharmacy technician certification, with an emphasis on medication management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician upon hire.
• Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications, including compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate locations.
• Maintain accurate inventories and perform audits.

Skills

Algebraic calculations

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

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

Join Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in moving medications throughout the facility to enhance patient care. You will join a team that empowers every caregiver to make valuable contributions to patient-focused care, teaching, and research activities. This team embraces a positive attitude and respects and supports one another to provide the best care possible.

**A caregiver in this position works day/evening rotation, 7:00am - 3:30pm and 3:00pm - 11:30pm.**

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, and document regulatory requirements such as 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