Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Pediatrics

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Pediatrics

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Variable

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’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.

As a Pharmacy Technician, a caregiver in this role will support overnight operations within the Inpatient Pediatrics Pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, located on the lower level of the H Building. As one of Cleveland Clinic’s highest-volume inpatient pharmacies, this department supports a variety of service lines, including general inpatient care, oncology, sterile products, operating rooms and pediatrics. Working in a high-acuity environment, the caregiver will help ensure safe, accurate and timely medication distribution to pediatric patients. Responsibilities include delivering and restocking medications throughout pediatric inpatient units, managing Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, supporting carousel and medication distribution workflows and handling triage responsibilities such as answering phones and managing Medication Administration Record (MAR) messages. The caregiver will also assist pharmacists with medication preparation, maintain organized pharmacy operations and walk frequently throughout inpatient areas during shifts. Following completion of training and demonstrated competencies, opportunities to explore other pharmacy areas may be available based on departmental needs.

A caregiver in this position will work variable shifts, including 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with optional night coverage opportunity. Caregivers work three weeks on day shift followed by one week on evening shift. Every third weekend is required and three holidays per year.

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
• Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• In addition to the above requirement, 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
• Please note: 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
• Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds

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.

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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