Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient

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

Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Fairview Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care to patients assigned to your unit. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

Cleveland Clinics 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 works Evenings, from 2:00pm-10:30pm or 2:30pm-11:00pm.

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.

Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. You must be eligible for registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and register within 6 months of hire.

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.

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.

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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.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities