Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Dayshift

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Dayshift

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Fairview Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm/2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

As a Pharmacy Technician, a caregiver in this role will support inpatient pharmacy operations in a busy, 24-hour pharmacy serving a hospital with approximately 500 beds, including specialized NICU, obstetrics and cardiology units. Working alongside a team of more than 50 pharmacy technicians, the caregiver will help ensure safe and timely medication distribution throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include managing the medication carousel, restocking approximately 125 Pyxis machines, delivering medications to patient care units and preparing liquid medication doses for neonatal and adult patients. The caregiver will also assist with nonsterile compounding, support IV room and cleanroom operations and respond to medication-related requests from nurses and providers.

A caregiver in this full-time position will primarily work day shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM, with one week of evening shifts each month based on departmental needs.

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.
• Document regulatory requirements, including 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, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Six months of hospital experience
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program

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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