Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

This role is eligible for a $2, Sign On Bonus.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.

As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County.

This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others.

As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital link in moving medications throughout the facility to enhance patient care.

In this position, you will :

Support the pharmacist on duty in providing pharmacy services.

Package, prepare, and distribute medications while being responsible for inventory control.

Document and maintain pharmacy records.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who :

Has previous hospital experience with a sterile compounding component.

Has proficient computer and math skills.

Demonstrates a strong work ethic.

Thrives in a team environment.

In this position, you will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow.

You will remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you.

Here, you'll find that we offer : resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.

When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Job Responsibilities :

• Preparation Accurate and timely preparation of medications which may include selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
• Distribution Accurate and timely delivery of medications to the appropriate storage locations.
• Inventory Maintains accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies. Accurately and timely completion of assigned inventory audits such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
• Regulatory compliance Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communication and teamwork Communicates with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships.

Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings. Assist with pharmacy caregiver and student training. Shares responsibility for accomplishment of the team’s tasks and goals.

• Technology Appropriately uses information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Certifications :

Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required.

Candidate must be eligible for Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is required within 6 months.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is preferred at time of hire.

CPhT through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required within 18 months.

Complexity of Work :

• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Work Experience :

Six month of hospital experience preferred.

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 :