Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

Mercy Hospital

                     

Department

Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

C14003

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm/3:00pm-11:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. 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

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their experience. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. Our team will encourage you to explore professional and personal development opportunities, enhance your skills and find your place within the institution. You will do so much more than counting prescriptions and ringing out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers. 

A caregiver in this position works rotating shifts from of 6:00 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday requirements

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   

• Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program   
• Three years of office experience

• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• In addition to the above requirement, 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
• 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.
• Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compound

OR

• Upon hire, must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP).
• Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) within 18 months
• Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compound<