Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

3d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details 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. Cleveland Clinic’s School of Pharmacy Technology offers one of the few accredited, hospital-based Pharmacy Technician programs in the U.S. Through an 18-week accelerated apprenticeship, students receive hands-on training in inpatient and outpatient settings, learning skills such as medication preparation, distribution, inventory control, customer service, and recordkeeping. Graduates earn a diploma in Pharmacy Technology and are prepared to take the national certification exam. A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 3:30pm. No weekend requirements. This role pays a flat rate of $15 per hour.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months of hire
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy required within 12 months
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months
• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• 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.
• All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding).
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings.
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain good standing in the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology Program per the student handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees