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Job TitlePharmacy Technician - Inpatient

                        

LocationCanton

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                     

DepartmentPharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job CodeC14003

                     

ShiftEvenings

                       

Schedule2:00pm-10:30am/3:30am-12:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient  

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. 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 an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital link in moving medications throughout the facility to enhance patient care. You will join a team that empowers every caregiver to make valuable contributions to patient-focused care, teaching and research activities. This team embraces a positive attitude and respects and supports one another to provide the best care possible.  

A caregiver in this position works 2:00pm – 10:30pm or 3:30am – 12:00pm.  

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, and 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.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

A high school diploma or GED.   

Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. You must be eligible for registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and register within 6 months of hire.   

Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.   

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.   

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). CPhT through the PTCB is required within 18 months of hire.   

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:

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.

                       

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.

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