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Job TitlePharmacy Technician – Inpatient

                        

LocationAkron

                    

FacilityAkron General Medical Center

                     

DepartmentPharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK9954

                     

ShiftEvenings

                       

Schedule3:00pm-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

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

Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient  

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care and comfort to patients for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Here, you will work with our collaborative family of dedicated professionals to serve the community.  

Cleveland Clinic has a mission of delivering timely and accurate prescription services while educating patients on the importance of their medication therapy. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will employ some of the best technology and automation in the industry, allowing you to focus on patient care and physician support.

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00PM - 11:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation.Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets. Perform floor checks, stock check and assigned unit review as required. Complete all Pharmacy Keeper Activities and inspections assigned to their position. Assist Pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly disposing of them in a timely manner. Process medication returns / refunds to patient accounts. Compound non-sterile medications according to USP795 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. Interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels, etc.) and Pharmacy Keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order. Assist customers at the service window including caregivers, couriers and others as needed. Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

A high school diploma or GED Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Proficient typing skills 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Associate’s degree or completion of some college coursework Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician  Previous experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy  Previous experience with EPIC or other similar programs  Understanding of medical terminology and calculations   

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/

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walkingA willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards

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.

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