Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

1d•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. Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation and distribution of medications, inventory control, submitting tickets with the Emergency Department, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. You will do so much more than count prescriptions and ring out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers. This position provides opportunities for growth, offering the ability to learn and continue developing in other roles, with the added chance to cross-train as well. A caregiver in this role works varying day/evening shifts and is required to work every other weekend and occasional holidays.

Requirements

Is professional, responsible, and punctual.
Thrives in a team environment.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Effectively multi-tasks while paying attention to details and staying organized.
Has previous inpatient pharmacy technician experience.
High School Diploma or GED
Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) upon or within 18 months of hire
Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Six months of hospital experience
Inpatient experience

Responsibilities

Support the pharmacist on duty in providing pharmacy services.
Package, prepare, and distribute medications.
Be responsible for inventory control.
Provide courteous customer service.
Maintain pharmacy records.
Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.
Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, and document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities and training.
Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.
Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students.