Join Cleveland Clinic’s Inpatient Pharmacy Technician team at Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Fairview Hospital is a community hospital with licensed beds and was recently awarded the No.4 hospital among Cleveland hospitals and No.
5 hospital in Ohio. At Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, our patients have access to our strong clinical Centers of Excellence which includes Heart, Cancer, Birthing, Surgery, and our certified Level II Trauma Center.
As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will :
- Support the pharmacist on duty in providing pharmacy services.
- Package, prepare, and distribute medications.
- Be responsible for inventory control.
- Provide courteous customer service.
- Maintain pharmacy records.
The ideal future caregiveris someone who :
- Is professional, responsible, and punctual.
- Thrives in a team environment.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
- Effectively multi-tasks while paying attention to details and staying organized.
- Has previous inpatient pharmacy technician experience.
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 :
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 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 :