Pharmacy Technician - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of 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 – Oncology supports a large inpatient infusion pharmacy located on campus in a building separate from the main hospital. This role compounds sterile preparations throughout the day while assisting with inventory management and ordering of medications and supplies. The technician collaborates closely with fellow pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and nursing staff in a rewarding, team-oriented environment that offers the opportunity to learn a unique oncology specialty within a supportive team. A caregiver in this role will work an 8-hr shift, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30am and 4:30pm. No weekend, holiday or on call expectations.

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
Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
Must hold an active registration through the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
If certified but current status with the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the FBOP within six months of hire.
A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with FBOP does not qualify for this role.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program
Six months of hospital experience
Prior inpatient experience
Prior IV or sterile compounding

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.