Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Oncology - #1413850

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Amherst Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care and a wide array of specialties providing patients with the world-class care Cleveland Clinic is known for. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.

As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records. You will do so much more than count prescriptions and ring out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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 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.
• Prep of IV for chemotherapy.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) upon or within 18 months of hire
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds
• Basic computer skills
  
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Six months of hospital experience
• IV or compounding experience
  
  

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Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  
  

Pay Range

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