req#: 283062
Location: Vero Beach, FL
Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital,
Professional Area: Pharmacy
Department: 7071 Ancillary Pharmacy-Indian River Hospital
Job Code: 000602
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will: -Support the pharmacist on duty in providing pharmacy services. -Package, prepare, and distribute medications. -Be responsible for inventory control. -Provide courteous customer service. -Maintain pharmacy records. The ideal candidate is someone who: -Is professional, responsible, and punctual. -Thrives in a team environment. -Demonstrates a strong work ethic. -Effectively multi-tasks while paying attention to details and staying organized. -Has previous inpatient pharmacy technician experience. If career growth, providing world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths are what matter most to you, then we encourage you to consider Cleveland Clinic. Join us, and you’ll experience the difference of a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
Job Responsibilities:
- Preparation – Accurate and timely preparation of medications which may include selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
- Distribution – Accurate and timely delivery of medications to the appropriate storage locations.
- Inventory – Maintains accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies. Accurately and timely completion of assigned inventory audits such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.
- Regulatory compliance – Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communication and teamwork – Communicates with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships. Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings. Assist with pharmacy caregiver and student training. Shares responsibility for accomplishment of the team’s tasks and goals.
- Technology – Appropriately uses information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.    Â
- Other duties as assigned.Â
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred.  Â
Certifications:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) validated through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) website.
- Licensed in Florida as a registered pharmacy technician.
Complexity of Work:
- Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.Â
- Proficient in basic computer skills.
Work Experience:
- Six month of hospital experience preferred.
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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