Pharmacy Technician - Pediatrics

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Pediatrics

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Pharmacy Pediatrics-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

C14003

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

8:30pm-7:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,500

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic Children’s is a 120-bed hospital that consistently ranks as a national leader in pediatric clinical care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals”. It is part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System and is a non-freestanding children’s hospital that resides on the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.  In addition to supporting pharmacy operations at the Children's Hospital, technicians have the opportunity to support the outpatient infusion clinic as well as Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation. 

A caregiver in this role works variable hours, including three weeks of day shift followed by one week of second shift. Day shifts run from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and second shifts are from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This position is Monday through Friday and includes a rotating weekend every third week.

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, 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)

• Active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee

• Please note: 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:  

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program

• 6 months of hospital 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 persona