Pharmacy Technician

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000602

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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 and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

The Pharmacy Technician works in a fast-paced inpatient pharmacy located on the second floor of Building C, between the OR and ICU, supporting a 256+ bed hospital. In this role, the caregiver collaborates closely with pharmacists while maintaining a level of autonomy in daily tasks. Responsibilities include medication picking and distribution, receiving and handling controlled substances, triaging requests, answering phones, managing re-dispenses, and supporting general workflow needs such as door coverage. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate medication support in a busy hospital environment.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work 3 shifts per week and 1 weekend per month and 1 major holiday per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.  

• Deliver medications to the appropriate storage locations in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies and complete inventory audits, such as cycle counts and nursing unit inspections.  

• Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, and document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities and training.  

• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.  

• Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED  

• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds  

• Basic computer skills  

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

• Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Florida Board of Pharmacy (FBOP). 

    

Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with FBOP does not qualify for this role.   However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest:  https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )

• It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)  AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Board of Pharmacy

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program  

• Six months of hospital experience  
• Prior inpatient experience

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/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.