Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician supports inpatient pharmacy operations at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, a busy 24-hour pharmacy serving a hospital with approximately 500 beds, including specialized NICU, obstetrics and cardiology units. Working with a team of more than 50 pharmacy technicians, the technician helps ensure safe and timely medication distribution throughout the hospital. Duties include managing the medication carousel, restocking approximately 125 Pyxis machines, delivering medications to patient care units, preparing liquid medication doses for neonatal and adult patients, assisting with nonsterile compounding, supporting IV room and cleanroom operations, and responding to medication-related requests from nurses and providers. This PRN position requires a minimum of four shifts per month, at least two of which must be weekend shifts. The listed schedule is variable, with shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Upon hire, hold an active Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
- Upon hire, hold active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
- If registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician, update the registration to Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within six months.
- Ability to perform job functions while reaching and stretching.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of hospital experience.
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medications by selecting, labeling, repacking, and performing nonsterile and sterile compounding.
- Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate medication and supply inventories and complete inventory audits, including cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Document regulatory requirements, including temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training.
- Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
- Assist with training pharmacy caregivers and students.
- Manage the medication carousel and restock approximately 125 Pyxis machines.
- Prepare liquid medication doses for neonatal and adult patients.
- Support IV room and cleanroom operations and respond to medication-related requests from nurses and providers.
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Education Level
High school or GED
