Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

                        

Location

Akron

                    

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

                     

Department

Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job Code

AK9954

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing routine pharmacy duties and assisting the registered Pharmacists with technical pharmacy operations. The Pharmacy Technician works in accordance with established practices, procedures, and administrative policies.

                         

Job Details

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

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.   

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 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 position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with every other weekend requirements

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation. 

• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets.  

• Perform floor checks, stock check and assigned unit review as required.  

• Complete all Pharmacy Keeper Activities and inspections assigned to their position.  

• Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly disposing of them in a timely manner.  

• Process medication returns / refunds to patient accounts.  

• Compound non-sterile medications according to USP795 regulations.  

• Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  

• Answer telephones and assist callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.  

• Interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels, etc.) and Pharmacy Keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order.  

• Assist customers at the service window including caregivers, couriers and others as needed.  

• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma/GED  

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)  

• Proficient typing skills 

• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy  

• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within six months of hire 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate’s Degree or completion of some college coursework