Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

3M HEALTHCARE; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN position at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital supports a 24‑hour pharmacy in a 190‑bed facility with diverse service lines. Responsibilities include sterile compounding in the IV room, medication preparation, delivery to patient care areas, and refilling automated dispensing cabinets.

PRN hours are offered, with opportunities to work across multiple shifts in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess active Registered Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP).
• Within 18 months of hire: obtain national CPhT certification (PTCB or NHA) and register as CPhT with the FBOP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications via non-sterile and sterile compounding, labeling and repacking.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory and conduct audits (cycle counts, unit inspections).
• Ensure a safe, clean work area and document regulatory requirements (temperature logs, trainings).
• Utilize information systems and automation to complete tasks.
• Assist with training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Skills

Algebraic calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

Location

Port St. Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

TMC Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital's team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You will be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.

The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN supports a 24-hour pharmacy at Tradition Hospital, a 190-bed facility with high patient volume and strong service lines including labor and delivery and stroke care. This role works across multiple shift-based workflows, contributing to sterile compounding in the IV room, medication preparation and delivery to patient care areas, and refilling automated dispensing cabinets. Additional responsibilities include batching medications, handling missing medication requests, answering phones, and tubing medications to nursing units. This position offers hands‑on experience in a fast-paced, team‑oriented inpatient environment.

A caregiver in this position will work PRN hours.

Responsibilities

• 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

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.

Required License & Certification

• Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP).
• It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Six months of hospital experience.
• Prior 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.

Health and Safety Requirements

Compliance with an influenza prevention program, which includes obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made on 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 an equal employment opportunity employer.