Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital in Cleveland, OH, seeks a PRN Pharmacy Technician to join a team dedicated to safe medication preparation and patient care. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, learning medication names, actions, uses, and doses while maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include refilling automated dispensing systems, filling medication carts daily, preparing orders, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA and OBOP registration required; if currently Trainee status, upgrade within six months of hire.
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee status with OBOP is not eligible; visit apprenticeship program for interest.
• Formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program is preferred.
• Six months hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Fill medication carts daily.
• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy.
• Repackage bulk medications.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Data entry

Recordkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy law and ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - PTCB or NHA

Active OBOP registration as Certified/Registered/Technician Trainee

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in preparing medications to dispense to patients. To do this, pharmacy technicians need to demonstrate proper pharmaceutical techniques and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients as well as the pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians need to learn medication names, actions, uses, and doses. They need to have a working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, data entry and recordkeeping, and pharmacy law and ethics.

This is a PRN position. A caregiver in this role will be required to work every 4th weekend. In addition, a caregiver in this role may have the opportunity to pick up shifts throughout the week.

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Fill medication carts daily.
• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy.
• Repackage bulk medications.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
• AND 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. If certified but current status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire.

Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role. However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest: https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.00

Maximum hourly: $23.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).