Pharmacy Technician - Oncology, PRN

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Oncology, PRN

Location

West Palm Beach

Facility

Florida West Palm Beach

Department

MMC Pharmacy Cancer Center-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000602

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records.

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, 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, you will support pharmacists in providing pharmacy services while preparing sterile compounds for the oncology department, controlling inventory, ordering supplies and medications, and adhering to organizational guidelines.

A caregiver in this role will need to have availability to work about four shifts per month.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventory 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.
• Communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. This includes participating in team huddles and assisting with caregiver and student training.
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• CPhT through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required within 18 months
• Licensed in Florida as a registered pharmacy technician.

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) is preferred at time of hire.
• 6 months of hospital experience
• IV compounding or sterile compounding experience. Inpatient

experience is a plus.

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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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