Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.
The Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Compounding, Evenings supports high-volume sterile compounding operations within the inpatient pharmacy at Akron General, home to one of the busiest infusion programs in the region. As part of a collaborative, union-represented team, this caregiver prepares hazardous and non-hazardous sterile medications in accordance with established safety and regulatory standards, supports batching and advance preparation of compounded products, receives and manages medication inventory and supplies, and assists with operational pharmacy responsibilities as needed. This role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and compliance, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while supporting exceptional patient care.
A caregiver in this position will work evenings from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday. Requirements include every other weekend and 2 holidays per year.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.
Compound medications according to USP795 regulations.
Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <795> regulations.
Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP <797> regulations.
Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.
Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets.
Perform floor checks, stock checks and assigned unit reviews.
Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections.
Prepackage medications.
Answer the telephone and assist callers that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
Assist customers at the service window.
Interact with Epic, our dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.
Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED
Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP <797> sterile compounding competencies and hazardous drug compounding competencies
Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Certified Pharmacy Technician verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Proficient typing skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework
Compound Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room
Experience with Epic electronic healthcare record or similar programs
Experience with Pharmacy Keeper or another IV workflow software system
Understanding of medical terminology and calculations
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
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