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Job Title

• Pharmacy Technician
• Infusion, Sterile Products

Location

Lorain

Facility

Amherst Family Health Center:

Department

Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy-Pharmacy:

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient supports pharmacists in delivering safe and efficient pharmacy services by compounding both hazardous and non-hazardous medications, including IV preparation of chemotherapy in an infusion oncology setting. This role is responsible for clean room maintenance, medication and supply receiving, sterile compounding and inventory management in a smaller-scale environment compared to a traditional hospital pharmacy. The position offers a high level of independence and is well suited for caregivers who value autonomy while maintaining accuracy, safety and quality in inpatient pharmacy operations.

This is a part-time role. A caregiver in this position will work various shifts throughout the week.

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
• Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program
• Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

• Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP)
• Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role. However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest:        https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/
• It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Six months of hospital experience
• Experience in IV compounding/ working with sterile products

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.

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