Pharmacy Technician - 7 on 7 Off, Evenings

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, a caregiver in this role will support inpatient pharmacy operations at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, home to one of the busiest infusion sites in the region. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the caregiver will assist with sterile compounding operations while helping ensure medications are prepared safely, accurately and efficiently. This position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance and the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacists and fellow caregivers. This union-represented opportunity offers a consistent seven-on, seven-off night schedule and the chance to contribute to a supportive, team-oriented pharmacy department.

A caregiver in this role will work full-time, 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.

• Compound medications according to USP795 regulations.

• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <795> regulations.

• Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP <797> regulations.

• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.

• Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets.

• Perform floor checks, stock checks and assigned unit reviews.

• Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections.

• Prepackage medications.

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

• Assist customers at the service window.

• Interact with Epic, our dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.

• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• A high school diploma or GED

• Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP <797> sterile compounding competencies and hazardous drug compounding competencies

• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

• Certified Pharmacy Technician verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

• Proficient typing skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree or completion of college coursework

• Compound Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

• Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy

• Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room

• Experience with Epic electronic healthcare record or similar programs

• Experience with Pharmacy Keeper or another IV workflow software system

• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.

• Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.

• A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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