Pharmacy Technician Sterile Compounding - Nights, 7- on/7- off

About the role

At Akron General, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Compounding supports high-volume sterile compounding operations within the inpatient pharmacy at one of the region’s busiest infusion sites. Caregivers in this role compound hazardous and non-hazardous sterile medications, order and receive medications and supplies, and support batching and advance preparation of compounds. The role may also assist with operational pharmacy needs and requires strong collaboration, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.
• Compound medications according to USP 795 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, dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.

Schedule

Night shift, 7-on/7-off schedule, working 9:00 pm to 7:30 am during the scheduled seven-day working period.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 USP 797 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.
• Prior experience with hazardous sterile compounding strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

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

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.