****This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,500** Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. The Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Care at Home supports a growing, innovative care model at Fairview Hospital that allows selected inpatient-level patients to receive care in their home. Working within a 24/7 pharmacy department supported by a large team of pharmacy technicians, this role prepares medications for Hospital Care at Home patients, reviews patient charts and collaborates closely with pharmacists and a centralized care hub based in Florida. Although patients are considered inpatients, they are typically low acuity and supported by a full interdisciplinary care team. This position offers pharmacy technicians an opportunity to work independently, expand their skill set and gain valuable experience while supporting a newer practice model in a dedicated medication preparation area within the pharmacy. **A caregiver in this position will work a 7-on and 7-off schedule. Shifts are 10:00am to 8:30pm on 5 - 10-hour shifts and 2 - 11-hour shifts. If a holiday falls on their 7-on 7-off schedule, they will work that holiday. No on-call expectations.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Communicate directly with patients and caregivers while performing technical functions within the assigned work area to ensure timely and accurate procurement of prescriptions and documentation within the electronic medical record when required. + Identify potential medication-related access problems and work with patients and the multi-disciplinary team to solve these problems in an efficient and patient-centered manner. + Coordinate education, bedside medication delivery, and medication payment. + Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a seamless medication-related procurement process for patients. + Work with the pharmacy leadership teams to identify areas of opportunity for improved patient experience. + Assist manager in creating, implementing and monitoring quality control programs in assigned area. + Conduct third party prior authorization requests when needed. + Monitor program performance, including patient volumes served and patient experience indicators, serving as a valued resource to identify discharge prescription coverage issues and assist in their resolution. + Complete medication histories or other transitional care activities as assigned per location. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + High School Diploma/GED + Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program + 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 + Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program may substitute for the required work experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred. + Experience dealing with third party insurance and prior authorization process **Physical Requirements:** + Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time. + Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job. + Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. + Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. **Pay Range** Minimum hourly: $19.25 Maximum hourly: $28.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities