Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient PRN

Cleveland Clinic

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. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Pharmacy provides care for the diverse needs of more than 400,000 patients accessing Cleveland Clinic’s ambulatory pharmacies each year. This team consistently produces a positive financial contribution while achieving greater than 90% patient satisfaction scores. Caregivers in this role will work a variety of shifts, including weekdays and Saturdays as needed. A minimum of 12 shifts per month is required. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Identify needs and implement standardized clinical pharmacy services across pharmacy service lines (e.g., Critical Care, Oncology). Provide leadership to service line by proactively assisting in high level clinical services, training, and education. Provide mentoring to pharmacists, residents and students. Provide ideas regarding new clinical services, cost savings initiatives, and practice innovation through active participation in strategic planning efforts. Establish processes to evaluate quality assurance within service line. Identifies pharmacy representation for academic responsibilities and interdisciplinary committees. Participate in interviewing and recommends selection of candidates. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting. Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients. Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy. Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items. Operate the point-of-sale cash register system. Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products. Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all. Physical Requirements: Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job. Ability to lift up to 2pounds while walking, stooping, bending and reaching. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This will be required within 18 months of hire.
Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
Six months of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Identify needs and implement standardized clinical pharmacy services across pharmacy service lines (e.g., Critical Care, Oncology).
Provide leadership to service line by proactively assisting in high level clinical services, training, and education.
Provide mentoring to pharmacists, residents and students.
Provide ideas regarding new clinical services, cost savings initiatives, and practice innovation through active participation in strategic planning efforts.
Establish processes to evaluate quality assurance within service line.
Identifies pharmacy representation for academic responsibilities and interdisciplinary committees.
Participate in interviewing and recommends selection of candidates.
Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.
Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.
Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.
Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items.
Operate the point-of-sale cash register system.
Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products.
Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.