Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic

6d • 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. Job Details This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $1,250 up to $2,500 Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful St. Lucie River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient supports daily pharmacy operations within a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team that includes a Buyer responsible for medication purchasing, a Lead Pharmaceutical Technician overseeing daily workflows, an Automation Technician managing inventory automation systems and approximately 30 pharmacy technicians supporting hospital-wide service lines. Reporting to Raquel and the Pharmacy Operations Manager, this role assists with medication preparation, unit-dose packaging, carousel utilization and timely delivery to patient care areas while also supporting inventory management, expiration monitoring and technology implementations. This position offers the opportunity to work at a world-class academic medical center supporting complex, high-acuity patient care with exposure to advanced inpatient pharmacy operations, automation and decentralized services. The environment emphasizes teamwork alongside pharmacists, nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary care teams with a strong focus on training, professional development and career advancement. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to support continuous process improvement. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred and candidates with informal leadership experience or prior stretch assignments are encouraged to apply This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role will work various 8-hr shifts from 6:30am to 11:00pm.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Ability to communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner
• Demonstration of emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships
• 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
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• CPhT through the PTCB is required within 18 months of hire

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees