Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, 7 On/ 7 Off Nights

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician. You will assist pharmacists with packaging, preparation and distribution of medications, while maintaining inventories and patient records.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and use of state-of-the-art systems in a world-class health system. Night shifts from 9:00pm to 7:30am (or 8:00pm to 7:30am) with every other weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician license required.
• CPhT certification through PTCB within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations for extemporaneous compounds.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Package, prepare and dispense medications.
• Distribute medications to appropriate storage locations.
• Maintain accurate inventories and perform cycle counts.
• Submit tickets with the Emergency Department and support staff.
• Provide customer service and maintain pharmacy records.
• Assist with training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Skills

Algebraic calculations

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 18 months of hire

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

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, 7 On/ 7 Off Nights

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Ancillary Pharmacy-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

001689

Shift

Variable

Schedule

9:00pm-7:30am/8:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation and distribution of medications, inventory control, submitting tickets with the Emergency Department, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. You will do so much more than count prescriptions and ring out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.

This position provides opportunities for growth, offering the ability to learn and continue developing in other roles, with the added chance to cross-train as well.

A caregiver in this role works night shift from 9:00pm to 7:30am or 8pm to 7:30am. and is required to work every other weekend and occasional holidays.

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 or GED
• Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) upon or within 18 months of hire
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds
• Basic computer skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Six months of hospital experience
• Inpatient experience

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.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.