Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The inpatient Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists and daily pharmacy operations by preparing, packaging, and distributing medications; managing inventory; providing customer service; and maintaining pharmacy records. The role works on a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team and supports medication preparation, unit-dose packaging, carousel utilization, delivery to patient care areas, expiration monitoring, inventory management, and technology implementations. The position involves working with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams in a hospital environment, with training and professional development opportunities. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred; informal leadership experience or prior stretch assignments are encouraged. This is a full-time position with various 8-hour shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday together). A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available. The role is based at Martin Health North in Stuart, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively with other caregivers and patients.
Demonstrated emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships.
Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for preparing extemporaneous compounds.
Basic computer skills.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
Six months of hospital experience.
Prior hospital pharmacy experience.
Informal leadership experience or prior stretch assignments.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications by selecting, labeling, repacking, and performing non-sterile and sterile compounding.
Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and promptly.
Maintain accurate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, including cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
Maintain a safe and clean work area by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training.
Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
Assist with training pharmacy caregivers and students.
Support unit-dose packaging, carousel utilization, timely medication delivery, expiration monitoring, and technology implementations.