Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Inpatient

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

TMC Pharmacy-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

Under the direct supervision of pharmacist, the pharmacy technician apprentice functions as a trainee and follows established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the pharmacy department. The pharmacy technician apprentice will gain knowledge in packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service, and maintain pharmacy records.

Responsibilities

• Preparation Accurate and timely preparation of medications which may include selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
• Distribution Accurate and timely delivery of medications to the appropriate storage locations.
• Inventory Maintains accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.
• Regulatory compliance Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Documents regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communication and teamwork Communicates with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships. Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings. Shares responsibility for accomplishment of the team's tasks and goals.
• Technology Appropriately uses 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program or a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved technician school within 12 months.

Certifications

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Florida Board of Pharmacy is required within 12 months from hire date.
• Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months.

Complexity of Work

• Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Work Experience

• None required

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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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