Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing routine pharmacy duties and assisting the registered Pharmacists with technical pharmacy operations. Assignments include the cleanroom for sterile compounding of IV medications. The Pharmacy Technician works in accordance with established practices, procedures, and administrative policies.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
If registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician from out of state, then can hire as Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy while obtaining Certified Pharmacy Technician from Ohio.
If registered as Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy has 6 months to meet the training requirements as detailed by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Akron SOP and register as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with other personnel both within and external to the pharmacy.
Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiency with minimal direct supervision.
Maintain all requirements for continuous certification as CPhT.
Proficient typing skills required.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or some college coursework.
Previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
Experience with EPIC electronic healthcare record other similar programs.
Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
Proficiency in technical skills used in pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation.
Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets.
Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review as required.
Completes all Pharmacy Keeper Activities and inspections assigned to their position.
Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner.
Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts.
Compounds non-sterile medications according to USP795 regulations.
Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Answers telephones and assists callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
Must be able to interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels, etc.) and Pharmacy Keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order.
Assist customers at service window including house staff, couriers and others as needed.
Perform general cleaning duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy areas.
Continually demonstrate behavior that anticipates and meets the needs of patients and other pharmacy department personnel.
Other duties as assigned.
Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.