Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful St. Lucie River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.   

 
The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient, PRN supports daily pharmacy operations within a collaborative team environment that includes a Buyer, Lead Technician, Automation Technician, and approximately 30 pharmacy technicians. This role is responsible for medication preparation, unit-dose packaging, carousel utilization, and timely delivery to patient care areas, along with inventory management, expiration monitoring, and support of technology and process improvements. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, and candidates with demonstrated initiative or informal leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

 
A caregiver in the PRN role will work various shifts as needed. 4 shifts per month with two of those shifts having to be on a Saturday or Sunday. During the initial new hire 90 days period, caregivers must be able to work 3-4 shifts per week. This is a hard requirement that it must be at least 3 shifts per week for the first 90 days. Will work 8 hour shifts morning, mid or evening shifts varying from 6:30am to 11:00pm.

 
A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.  

• Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.  

• Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, and document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities and training.  

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

• Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students. 

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school diploma or GED  
• Ability to communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner 
• Demonstration of emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships  
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds  
• Basic computer skills  

​Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

• Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP). 
• Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with FBOP does not qualify for this role.   However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest:                        https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )
• It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)  AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Board of Pharmacy

 
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 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.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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. 

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