What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory position at Cleveland Clinic?
Pharmacy Technician – Ambulatory
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Pharmacy provides care for the diverse needs of more than 400,000 patients accessing Cleveland Clinic’s ambulatory pharmacies each year. This team consistently produces a positive financial contribution while achieving greater than 90% patient satisfaction scores.
A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation from 9:00am – 7:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.
Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.
Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.
Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items.
Operate the point-of-sale cash register system.
Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products.
Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This will be required within 18 months of hire.
Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
Six months of hospital experience.
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.
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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
