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Job TitleCommunity Pharmacy Technician

                        

LocationAvon

                    

FacilityThe Richard Jacobs Health Center

                     

DepartmentAmbulatory Pharmacy-Pharmacy

                      

Job CodeC14013

                     

ShiftDay/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:00pm/12:00pm-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

As an Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable during their outpatient experience. Your ability to work efficiently and pay close attention to detail helps facilitate a positive, streamlined patient experience.  
 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment. The pharmacy fills an average of 800 to 1,000 prescriptions each day, so you need to work efficiently and independently. A positive attitude and desire to collaborate with a team are must-haves. Previous outpatient or community pharmacy experience is preferred.  

 

You’ll receive guidance from pharmacists and other caregivers who are at the top of their fields. Broaden your skill set with advanced training in non-sterile compounding. Many of our Pharmacy Technicians advance into other roles within Cleveland Clinic, such as Lead Pharmacy Technicians.  

 

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.   

A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation from 8:00am - 4:00pm and 12:00pm - 8:00pm in a 6 week rotation.

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:   

A high school diploma or GED   

Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare 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 

Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds   

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

Six months of hospital experience   

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/   

 

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.      

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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