Pharmacy Technician - Oncology, PRN

ccf; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology, PRN for the West Palm Beach facility. The role supports pharmacists in medication preparation, packaging, distribution, inventory control and maintaining records in the MMC Pharmacy Cancer Center-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health.

The position requires a Florida license as a pharmacy technician and CPhT certification within 18 months. The job involves preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds for oncology, maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPhT certification through PTCB required within 18 months.
• Florida pharmacy technician license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation and distribution of medications.
• Package, prepare, and dispense medications.
• Maintain inventory control and records.
• Provide customer service and respond to caregiver and patient inquiries.
• Assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding for oncology.

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, PRN

Location

West Palm Beach

Facility

Florida West Palm Beach

Department

MMC Pharmacy Cancer Center-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000602

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records.

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacists in providing pharmacy services while preparing sterile compounds for the oncology department, controlling inventory, ordering supplies and medications, and adhering to organizational guidelines.

A caregiver in this role will need to have availability to work about four shifts per month.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventory 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.
• Communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. This includes participating in team huddles and assisting with caregiver and student training.
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• CPhT through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required within 18 months
• Licensed in Florida as a registered pharmacy technician.

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) is preferred at time of hire.
• 6 months of hospital experience
• IV compounding or sterile compounding experience. Inpatient experience is a plus.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

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.