What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Cleveland Clinic?
Transforming Patient Care with Exceptional Skill and Compassion
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we strive for excellence in healthcare. Each of us plays a vital role in upholding our commitment to delivering exceptional care, pushing boundaries, and enhancing the patient experience every day.
The power to make a difference lies within each of us. As part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, The Power of Every One is at the forefront of everything we do.
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
Location: Akron
Facility: Akron General Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code: AK9954
Shift: Evenings
Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm
Job Summary: Job Details:
A Day in the Life:
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we strive for excellence in healthcare. Each of us plays a vital role in upholding our commitment to delivering exceptional care, pushing boundaries, and enhancing the patient experience every day.
The power to make a difference lies within each of us. As part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, The Power of Every One is at the forefront of everything we do.
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
Location: Akron
Facility: Akron General Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code: AK9954
Shift: Evenings
Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm
Job Summary: Job Details:
- This position requires a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
A Day in the Life:
- 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 reviews as required.
- Complete all Pharmacy Keeper Activities and inspections assigned to your position.
- Assist pharmacists in monitoring stock for outdated medications and properly disposing of them in a timely manner.
- Process medication returns/refunds to patient accounts.
- Compound non-sterile medications according to USP 795 regulations.
- Prepackage medication as necessary and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Answer telephones and assist callers with needs that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
- Interact with EPIC, our dispensing automation software (e.g., Pyxis, Carousels, etc.), and Pharmacy Keeper software to answer all questions related to the processing of a medication order.
- Assist customers at the service window, including caregivers, couriers, and others as needed.
- Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.
