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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

                        

LocationAkron

                    

FacilityAkron General Medical Center

                     

DepartmentPharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK9796

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.   

At Akron General, Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technicians are critical to the care of our patients as they assist Pharmacists with sterile compounding of IV medications. This team encourages growth and supports caregivers earning specialty certifications from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.   

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00am – 3:30pm or 3:00pm – 11:30pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications. 

Compound medications according to USP795 regulations.  

Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <795> regulations.  

Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP <797> regulations. 

Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.  

Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets.  

Perform floor checks, stock checks and assigned unit reviews.  

Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections. 

Prepackage medications.  

Answer the telephone and assist callers that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. 

Assist customers at the service window.  

Interact with Epic, our dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.  

Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.  ​

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

A high school diploma or GED  

Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP <797> sterile compounding competencies and hazardous drug compounding competencies  

Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy  

Certified Pharmacy Technician verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board  

Proficient typing skills  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework  

Compound Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board  

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician  

Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy   

Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room  

Experience with Epic electronic healthcare record or similar programs   

Experience with Pharmacy Keeper or another IV workflow software system  

Understanding of medical terminology and calculations     

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:

Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.

Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.

A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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