Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for PRN shifts. You will assist with medication preparation, distribution, inventory management and sterile compounding alongside a collaborative care team.

Minimum qualifications include Florida licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician, CPhT within 18 months, high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills. Excellent teamwork and accuracy are essential for patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Florida licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• CPhT required within 18 months of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with pharmacy software and computer systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication preparation and distribution.
• Manage inventory and complete cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
• Support sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Maintain documentation and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Train pharmacy staff and students as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Algebra

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal pharmacy technician training program

Six months hospital experience

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, PRN

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Ancillary Pharmacy-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000602

Shift

Variable

Schedule

5:00am-1:30pm/9:00pm-7:30am

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 assist with medication preparation and distribution, inventory management, medication deliveries, carousel operations and sterile compounding. This role offers opportunities to develop new skills, including potential training in oncology, while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to providing safe and effective patient care.

A caregiver in this PRN position will work a minimum of two shifts per month, primarily across first and second shifts. Available shifts include 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM and 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

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). CPhT through the PTCB is required within 18 months of hire
• Ability to communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner
• Demonstration of emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships
• 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

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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