Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Sterile Compounding

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Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.   

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 include compounding and batching sterile preparations, receiving and managing medication and supply inventory, supporting advance preparation workflows, and assisting with operational pharmacy activities as needed. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to medication safety and compliance, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment to ensure timely and accurate medication preparation and delivery.

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm with 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• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.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:

• 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.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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