Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

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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 Clinic’s School of Pharmacy Technology offers one of the few accredited, hospital-based Pharmacy Technician programs in the United States. As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you will train under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, following established policies and procedures to support essential pharmacy operations. Through an intensive 18-week accelerated apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, developing skills in medication preparation, packaging, distribution, inventory control, customer service, and recordkeeping. Upon completion, graduates earn a diploma in Pharmacy Technology and are fully prepared to take the national certification exam.

A caregiver in this role works Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm in an 18-week program. This role pays a flat rate of $15 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    

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.

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