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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Oncology

                        

LocationVero Beach

                    

FacilityIndian River Hospital

                     

DepartmentAncillary Pharmacy-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code000602

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

The Pharmacy Technician – Oncology supports safe and accurate oncology medication preparation by compounding sterile preparations throughout the day while assisting with inventory management and ordering of medications and supplies. This role collaborates closely with fellow pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and nursing staff to support timely, high-quality patient care in a specialized oncology setting.

A caregiver in this role will work Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. No weekend, no holidays and no on call expectations.

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 inventory 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:  

High School Diploma/GED Current licensure in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 18 months of hire Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds Basic computer skills 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program Six months of hospital experience Prior experience with IV compoundingPrior experience with compounding hazardous medications and utilizing CSTDs

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.

                       

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