Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

🏢 Cleveland Clinic
📍 Newburgh Heights, OH Part-time
Apply on Employer Website →

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. As a Pharmacy Technician, a caregiver in this role will support inpatient pharmacy operations in a busy, 24-hour pharmacy serving a hospital with approximately 500 beds, including specialized NICU, obstetrics and cardiology units. Working alongside a team of more than 50 pharmacy technicians, the caregiver will help ensure safe and timely medication distribution throughout the hospital

Responsibilities

include managing the medication carousel, restocking approximately 125 Pyxis machines, delivering medications to patient care units and preparing liquid medication doses for neonatal and adult patients. The caregiver will also assist with nonsterile compounding, support IV room and cleanroom operations and respond to medication-related requests from nurses and providers. A caregiver in this PRN position will work a minimum of four shifts per month, with at least two of those shifts being weekend shifts. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. Document regulatory requirements, including 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma/GED Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA). Upon hire, it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee. Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Six months of hospital experience Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program Physical

Requirements:

Typical physical demands include ability to perform functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $23.00 Maximum hourly: $23.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities