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Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Akron, OH, US


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req#: 282413
Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Akron General Medical Center,

Professional Area: Pharmacy

Department: 9573 Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code: AK1312

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

 

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice 

 

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.  

 

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician Apprentices function as trainees and gain knowledge in packaging, preparing, and distributing medications, inventory control, customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. You will successfully complete and receive a diploma in Pharmacy Technology from the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months. 

 

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am – 3:30pm.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding).  

  • Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations. 

  • Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies. 

  • Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 

  • Document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.  

  • Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings.  

  • Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks. 

  • Maintain good standing in the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program per the student handbook. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High school diploma or GED. 

  • Upon hire, registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 12 months. 

  • Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months. 

  • Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds. 

  • Basic computer skills. 

 

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:

  • 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.

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.

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 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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

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

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