Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, 7on/7off

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient, 7 on / 7 off supports a high-volume inpatient pharmacy at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, located on the second floor between the OR and ICU. This role works closely with pharmacists while maintaining a high level of autonomy in daily operations. Responsibilities include medication picking and distribution, receiving narcotics, triaging requests, answering phones, supporting re-dispenses, and assisting with front-end pharmacy needs as required. Working within a busy 256-bed hospital environment, this role plays an important part in ensuring timely and accurate medication support across inpatient service lines. A caregiver in this role will work 2nd shift on an 7on/7off schedule. Hours are 11:30am - 10pm (5 days) and 10:30 to 10pm (2 days). Requirements include every other weekend and holidays on weeks scheduled. No on-call requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP).
A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with FBOP does not qualify for this role.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Board of Pharmacy within 18 months from the date of hire.
Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program
Six months hospital experience
Prior inpatient experience

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely preparation of medications which may include selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
Assume responsibility for the full range of pharmacy technician functions typically distributed across multiple technicians and specialized roles during daytime hours, ensuring continuous pharmacy operations and medication availability.
Perform all distributive pharmacy technician duties with limited onsite support, including medication preparation and distribution, restocking and management of automated dispensing systems (e.g. carousel), inventory control, and sterile and non-sterile compounding.
Provide immediate response and troubleshooting for automation failures, system downtime, and facilities disruptions impacting pharmacy operations, and communicated effectively with the on-site pharmacist and on-call pharmacy leadership, IT, facilities, and other support services to ensure resolution and continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.
Accurately and timely completion of assigned inventory audits such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner.
Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships.
Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings.
Assist with pharmacy caregiver and student training.
Shares responsibility for accomplishment of the team’s tasks and goals.
Appropriately uses information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to meet competencies to work in all workflows and areas throughout inpatient needs (oncology, cardio, med access).