Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Sterile Compounding

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Sterile Compounding supports high-volume sterile compounding operations within the inpatient pharmacy at Akron General, home to the busiest infusion site in the region. This role is responsible for preparing hazardous and non-hazardous sterile medications in accordance with established safety, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting the medication needs of a diverse inpatient population.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.
• Compound medications according to USP regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP 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

• An associate’s degree or completion of college coursework
• Certify Pharmacy Technician (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

Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.
Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.
A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

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.

Benefits Offerings

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

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