Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

                        

Location

Garfield Hts

                    

Facility

Marymount Hospital

                     

Department

Pharmacy-Marymount Hospital

                      

Job Code

C99910

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

6:00am-9:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare.  As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

Cleveland Clinic’s School of Pharmacy Technology offers one of the few accredited, hospital-based Pharmacy Technician programs in the United States. As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you will train under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, following established policies and procedures to support essential pharmacy operations. Through an intensive 18-week accelerated apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, developing skills in medication preparation, packaging, distribution, inventory control, customer service, and recordkeeping. Upon completion, graduates earn a diploma in Pharmacy Technology and are fully prepared to take the national certification exam.

A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm in an 18-week program.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding).   
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations.  
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.  
• 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 in an accurate and timely manner.   
• Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings.   
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.  
• Maintain good standing in the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology Program per the student handbook.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• High School Diploma or GED  
• Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months of hire
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy upon hire   
• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one year of hire  
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds  
• Basic computer skills  

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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.

                       

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