Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to prepare medications for patients. Responsibilities include refilling automated dispensing systems, filling medication carts, preparing orders, and maintaining inventory.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Preferred qualifications include completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program and six months of hospital experience.
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Job Title Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient PRN Location Euclid Facility Euclid Hospital Department Pharmacy-Euclid Hospital Job Code C14012 Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 6:00am-9:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care.
Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in preparing medications to dispense to patients.
To do this, pharmacy technicians need to demonstrate proper pharmaceutical techniques and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients as well as the pharmacist.
Pharmacy technicians need to learn medication names, actions, uses, and doses.
They need to have a working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, data entry and recordkeeping, and pharmacy law and ethics.
This is a PRN position.
A caregiver in this role will work three 8hr shifts every 6 weeks.
In addition coverage for PTO, call offs and weekends will be required.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
Fill medication carts daily.
Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy.
Repackage bulk medications.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED.
Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application: Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) AND it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
If certified but current status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire.
Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role.
However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest: https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program Six months of hospital experience Physical Requirements: Typical physical demands include ability to perform functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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