Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic•Medina, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, you will function as a trainee and gain knowledge in packaging, preparing and distributing medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records. After 12 months, you will have successfully completed and received a diploma in Pharmacy Technology from the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology Program. A caregiver in this position works a 16-week schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months of hire
Upon hire, registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 12 months
Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months
Basic computer skills

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.