Posted:
12/10/2024, 4:20:38 AM
Location(s):
Akron, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Pharmacy Technician – Infusion Pharmacy
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine pharmacy duties and assisting registered Pharmacists with technician pharmacy operations, including the hazardous and non-hazardous compounding of sterile products.
A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm and floats to Bath, Green and Stow infusion pharmacies.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assist pharmacists in filling infusion suite orders, including completion of necessary documentation.
Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the infusion suite including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets.
Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review.
Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections assigned to their position.
Complete all necessary documentation of compounding steps in Pharmacy Keeper as required by the department’s standard operating procedures.
Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly disposing of them in a timely manner.
Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts.
Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> (if compound is hazardous) regulations.
Maintain compliance with all written and hands on aseptic technique testing as required by USP <797> regulations.
Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Answer telephones and assist callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
Assist customers of the infusion suite including caregivers, couriers and others as needed.
Perform general cleaning duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy and meet regulatory compliance in the I.V. admixture area.
Perform inventory control functions including ordering from our wholesaler and maintaining appropriate parts of inventory as required by the department and patient care.
Work in accordance with established practices, procedures and administrative policies.
Complete the pharmacy department’s training program for Pharmacy Technicians.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED.
Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
Passed the C.Ph.T test and continues to meet continuing education requirements to keep C.Ph.T certification in good standing.
Experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Ability to interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Omnicell, etc.), and Pharmacy Keeper to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order.
Proficient typing skills.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s degree or completion of some college coursework.
CPhT-CSP certification.
Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room.
Experience with EPIC and other similar programs.
Experience in compounding hazardous chemotherapy.
Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
IV compounding skills.
Oncology 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.
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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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Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit