Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding, PRN

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding, PRN to support sterile IV medication compounding and related pharmacy operations at Akron General.

You will assist pharmacists, perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP regulations, and participate in maintaining a safe, efficient sterile compounding suite within the Akron General Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program including USP sterile compounding competencies.
• Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Technician or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders and stocking inventory.
• Perform sterile compounding according to USP795/USP797 regulations.
• Prepare, deliver, and collect pharmacy items throughout the facility.
• Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets and perform unit reviews.

Skills

Typing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program with USP sterile & hazardous compounding competencies

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding, PRN

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK9796

Shift

Variable

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

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.

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Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations .

At Akron General, Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technicians are critical to the care of our patients as they assist Pharmacists with sterile compounding of IV medications. This team encourages growth and supports caregivers earning specialty certifications from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board .

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00am - 3:30pm or 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.
• Compound medications according to USP795 regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP regulations.
• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.
• Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks and assigned unit reviews.
• Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections.
• Prepackage medications.
• Answer the telephone and assist callers that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Assist customers at the service window.
• Interact with Epic, our dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP sterile compounding competencies and hazardous drug compounding competencie s
• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Proficient typing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of college coursework
• Compound Sterile Preparation ( CPhT -CSP) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room
• Experience with Epic electronic healthcare record or similar programs
• Experience with Pharmacy Keeper or another IV workflow software system
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.
• A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

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.

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