Pharmacy Technician - Oncology

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology to support a large inpatient infusion pharmacy on the Martin Health campus in Stuart, FL. The role involves sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication delivery, and inventory management within a dedicated oncology team.

The shift is Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call. Requires Florida licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician and CPhT or NHA certification; a sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the PTCB or NHA.
• Active Florida FBOP registration as Certified/Registered Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee; update to Certified within six months if needed.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program (preferred).
• Six months hospital experience and/or inpatient experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications by selecting, labeling, repacking, sterile and non‑sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and on time.
• Maintain inventories and complete cycle counts and unit inspections.
• Keep a safe, clean work area and document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs.
• Utilize 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

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 - Oncology

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Health North

Department

MMC Pharmacy Cancer Center-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000602

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic's Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful St. Lucie River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.

The Pharmacy Technician - Oncology supports a large inpatient infusion pharmacy located on campus in a building separate from the main hospital. This role compounds sterile preparations throughout the day while assisting with inventory management and ordering of medications and supplies. The technician collaborates closely with fellow pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and nursing staff in a rewarding, team-oriented environment that offers the opportunity to learn a unique oncology specialty within a supportive team.

A caregiver in this role will work an 8-hr shift, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30am and 4:30pm. No weekend, holiday or on call expectations.

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:

• A 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

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 Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee. If certified but current status with the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the FBOP within six months of hire.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program
• Six months of hospital experience
• Prior inpatient experience
• Prior IV or sterile compounding

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer operations, dispensing, and compounding

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow 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