This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500
At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position as a Regulatory Pharmacy Technician differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. Here, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their experience. In this position, you will assist leadership, serving as a liaison between the Ambulatory care areas, Department of Pharmaceutical Services and applicable regulatory agencies to ensure accurate, compliant and successful practice. This work is critical to our mission to become the best place to receive healthcare. All the while, you will grow in your skills within a supportive, encouraging caregiver family.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Ensure legislative, regulatory, rule, accreditation and CC policy and procedural consistency with respect to medication use in the ambulatory patient care setting.
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Monitor and evaluate the completion of monthly inspections conducted by the site manager.
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Interact with state, federal and non-governmental regulatory agencies on various medication use issues.
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Develop and modify policies and procedures for approval by department leadership.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
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In addition to the above requirement, upon hire, 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
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Please note: Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months.
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At least two years of Pharmacy Technician experience in an inpatient hospital environment or equivalent environment
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Willingness to travel at least three days per week between various Cleveland Clinic locations.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program
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.
Physical Requirements:
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Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
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While walking, stooping, bending and reaching; ability to transport 240 lb. cart.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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.