Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And 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. Thats the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code C99910 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Cleveland Clinics School of Pharmacy Technology offers one of the few accredited, hospital-based Pharmacy Technician programs in the U.S. Through an 16-18-week accelerated apprenticeship, students receive hands-on training in inpatient and outpatient settings, learning skills such as medication preparation, distribution, inventory control, customer service, and recordkeeping. Graduates earn a diploma in Pharmacy Technology and are prepared to take the national certification exam. A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 3:30pm. No weekend requirements. This role pays a flat rate of $17 per hour. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding). Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations. Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies. Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner. Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings. Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks. Maintain good standing in the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology Program per the student handbook. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months of hire Registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy upon hire Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one year of hire Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds Basic computer skills Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how were dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding. 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. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nations best hospitals in its annual Americas Best Hospitals survey. Among Cleveland Clinics 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.