Pharmacy Technician - Oncology, Part Time

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,250

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus inpatient pharmacy team is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology for a part-time schedule. You will support distributive and clinical services, preparing medications, labeling, repacking, and assisting with oncology-specific workflows.

You will work rotating 8-hour shifts with varying start times, contribute to patient safety, maintain inventories, and participate in training of staff. A sign-on bonus is offered to new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the PTCB or NHA.
• Active OBOP registration as Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee.
• Trainee or Registered status must be updated to CPhT within 6 months.
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations for extemporaneous compounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications by selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and promptly.
• Maintain inventories of medications and supplies; perform cycle counts and unit inspections.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area; document temperature logs and training.
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete tasks.
• Assist with training of pharmacy staff and students.

Skills

CPhT certification

Algebraic calculations

Hospital pharmacy experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Formal pharmacy technician training program

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, Part Time

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Rotating Shifts

Schedule

7:00am-7:00pm

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $ $1,250*

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic's inpatient pharmacy areas support distributive and clinical pharmacy services provided by staff pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists and pharmacy technicians, supporting 60 nursing units, 80 operating rooms, 4 PACUs, and 10 Cath labs, accounting for over 1,440 inpatient beds. As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital link in moving medications throughout the facility to enhance patient care. You will join a team that empowers every caregiver to make valuable contributions to patient-focused care, teaching and research activities. This team embraces a positive attitude and respects and supports one another to provide the best care possible.

A caregiver in this position will work two 8-hour shifts one week followed by three 8-hour shifts the next week with variable start times. Monday through Friday shifts may be scheduled from 7:00am to 3:30pm, 8:30am to 5:00pm or 10:30am to 7:00pm. Weekend shifts are scheduled from 7:00am to 3:30pm, with caregivers rotating every fourth weekend.

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/GED
• Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• In addition to the above requirement, upon hire, 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
• Please note: Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months
• Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Six months of hospital experience
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program
• Experience with compounding or oncology

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.

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