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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Community/ Outpatient/ Ambulatory

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job CodeC99904

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule7:00am-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

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

Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Pharmacy provides care for the diverse needs of more than 400,000 patients accessing Cleveland Clinic’s ambulatory pharmacies each year. This team consistently produces a positive financial contribution while achieving greater than 90% patient satisfaction scores. 

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their outpatient experience. At Cleveland Clinic, our team will encourage you to explore professional and personal development opportunities, enhance your skills and find your place within the institution. You will do so much more than count prescriptions and ring outpatients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.

This position is for a variety of open opportunities across Cleveland Clinic Outpatient Facilities in Northeast Ohio. If you have applied to a site specific role, there is no need to apply to this position.

A caregiver in this role will work a variety of shift depedning on the location.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.  

Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.  

Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.  

Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items.  

Operate the point-of-sale cash register system.  

Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products.  

Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

High school diploma or GED.  

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP). 
    

Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role.   However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest:                         https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )

It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)  AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds    

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Six month 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/

Physical Requirements:

Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.

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.

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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities