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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Ambulatory

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentAmbulatory Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job CodeC14013

                     

ShiftVariable

                       

Schedule7:00am-3:00pm/12:00pm-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $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. 

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their outpatient 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 rotating day/night 8-hour shifts between 7:00AM - 8:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.  Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.  Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.  Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items.  Operate the point-of-sale cash register system.  Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products.  Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

A high school diploma or GED   

Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) 

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 

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 compounds   

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

Six months of hospital experience  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/      

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.      

Physical Requirements:

Working while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping and sitting for prolonged timesManual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the jobLifting objects up to 20 pounds while walking, stooping, bending and reaching

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities