Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Oncology

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Oncology

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

                     

Department

Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy-Pharmacy

                      

Job Code

C14003

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in providing pharmacy services. The technician is responsible for packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service and maintaining pharmacy records.

                         

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic 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 a Pharmacy Technician in Outpatient Oncology, you will play a critical role in supporting pharmacists and patients by preparing and distributing medications with accuracy and care. Your responsibilities will include IV preparation of chemotherapy, cleanroom maintenance, medication and supply receiving, compounding, and inventory management. In addition to technical expertise, you will contribute to outstanding patient care by ensuring safety, accuracy and efficiency in every step of the medication process. This is more than just preparing prescriptions—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, their families and your care team.

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