Cleveland Clinic
PRN Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding
Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
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PRN Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding Location
Akron Facility
Akron General Medical Center Department
Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code
AK9796 Shift
Variable Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician sterile compounding PT PRN is responsible for performing routine pharmacy duties and assisting the registered pharmacists with technical pharmacy operations including the sterile compounding of IV medications. The pharmacy technician - sterile compounding works in accordance with established practices, procedures, and administrative policies. Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation. Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets. Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review as required. Completes all pharmacy keeper activities and inspections assigned to their position. Assist pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner. Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts. Compounds medications according to USP795 regulations. Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP 797 regulations. Performs sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP 797 regulations. Maintains compliance with all written and hands on aseptic technique testing according to USP 797 regulations. Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs). Answers telephones and assists callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Must be able to interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels) and pharmacy keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order. Assist customers at service window including house staff, couriers and others as needed. Perform general cleaning duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness of the general pharmacy area and the I.V. sterile compounding areas. Continually demonstrate behavior that anticipates and meets the needs of patients and other pharmacy department personnel. Other duties as assigned. Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements. Education
Education: High school graduate or the equivalent. Successful completion of pharmacy department training program for pharmacy technicians including USP 797 sterile compounding competencies, including USP 797 hazardous drug compounding competencies. Associates degree or some college coursework preferred. Certifications
Certifications: Certified pharmacy technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy required. Certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. CPhT-CSP (Compound Sterile Preparation) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred. If from out of state, can hire in a trainee status, pending board approval of their certified pharmacy technician registration. Complexity Of Work
Complexity Of Work: Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with other personnel both within and external to the pharmacy. Proficiency in technical skills used in pharmacy practice. Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal direct supervision. Maintain all requirements for continuous certification as CPhT. Work Experience
Work Experience: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician preferred. Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy preferred. Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room preferred. Experience with EPIC electronic healthcare record other similar programs preferred. Experience with pharmacy keeper software or another IV workflow software system preferred. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations preferred. Proficient typing skills required. Physical Requirements
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
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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances 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. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.
Each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power Of Every One. Job Title
PRN Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding Location
Akron Facility
Akron General Medical Center Department
Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code
AK9796 Shift
Variable Schedule
7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician sterile compounding PT PRN is responsible for performing routine pharmacy duties and assisting the registered pharmacists with technical pharmacy operations including the sterile compounding of IV medications. The pharmacy technician - sterile compounding works in accordance with established practices, procedures, and administrative policies. Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities: Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, including completion of necessary documentation. Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the medical center including re-stocking of automated dispensing cabinets. Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit review as required. Completes all pharmacy keeper activities and inspections assigned to their position. Assist pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly dispose of them in a timely manner. Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts. Compounds medications according to USP795 regulations. Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP 797 regulations. Performs sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP 797 regulations. Maintains compliance with all written and hands on aseptic technique testing according to USP 797 regulations. Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs). Answers telephones and assists callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Must be able to interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g. Pyxis, Carousels) and pharmacy keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order. Assist customers at service window including house staff, couriers and others as needed. Perform general cleaning duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness of the general pharmacy area and the I.V. sterile compounding areas. Continually demonstrate behavior that anticipates and meets the needs of patients and other pharmacy department personnel. Other duties as assigned. Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements. Education
Education: High school graduate or the equivalent. Successful completion of pharmacy department training program for pharmacy technicians including USP 797 sterile compounding competencies, including USP 797 hazardous drug compounding competencies. Associates degree or some college coursework preferred. Certifications
Certifications: Certified pharmacy technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy required. Certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required. CPhT-CSP (Compound Sterile Preparation) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred. If from out of state, can hire in a trainee status, pending board approval of their certified pharmacy technician registration. Complexity Of Work
Complexity Of Work: Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently with other personnel both within and external to the pharmacy. Proficiency in technical skills used in pharmacy practice. Ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal direct supervision. Maintain all requirements for continuous certification as CPhT. Work Experience
Work Experience: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician preferred. Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy preferred. Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room preferred. Experience with EPIC electronic healthcare record other similar programs preferred. Experience with pharmacy keeper software or another IV workflow software system preferred. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations preferred. Proficient typing skills required. Physical Requirements
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
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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances 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. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.