Pharmacy Technician - Oncology

ccf; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Port St Lucie, FL seeks a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology to support sterile compounding in an inpatient infusion pharmacy, ensuring USP standards and patient safety for multiple service lines. The role operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm with no weekends, holidays or on-call requirements.

Responsibilities include selecting, labeling, repacking and both sterile and non-sterile compounding; delivering medications to storage locations; maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Pharmacy Technician.
• Excellent communication with caregivers and patients.
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations for extemporaneous compounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Algebra

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Pharmacy Technician license

Formal pharmacy technician training program

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Oncology

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

000602

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

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

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pharmacy Technician - Oncology supports sterile compounding operations within a specialized inpatient infusion pharmacy, preparing medications that are essential to the care of patients across multiple service lines. Working in a highly regulated environment, this caregiver compounds sterile and hazardous medications in accordance with USP and USP standards while maintaining the highest levels of quality, accuracy, and patient safety. Responsibilities also include managing medication and supply inventory, supporting efficient medication preparation and delivery workflows, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy, regulatory, and safety requirements. This role is ideal for caregivers who thrive in a detail-oriented, team-focused environment dedicated to delivering exceptional oncology and infusion pharmacy services.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm with no weekends, holidays or on-call requirements.

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