Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Posted:
10/1/2024, 1:34:28 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

                        

Location

Stuart

                    

Facility

CC Martin Health North

                     

Department

MMC Pharmacy North-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code

000602

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

6:30am-3:30pm/9:00am-5:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


PRN Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient  


Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful Indian River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.   
 

Cleveland Clinic’s inpatient pharmacy areas support distributive and clinical pharmacy services provided by staff pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists and pharmacy technicians, supporting units, ORs, PACUs and/or cath labs at Martin North Hospital.  
 

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 6:30am – 3:30pm or 9:00am – 5:30pm. 
 

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.  

  • Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.  

  • Ability to communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. 

  • Demonstration of emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships.  

  • 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.  

  • 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.

                       

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