Pharmacy Technician - Oncology Outpatient Float

Job description

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Job Title
Pharmacy Technician - Oncology Outpatient Float
Location
Stuart
Facility
Martin Health North
Department
MMC Pharmacy North-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Job Code
000602
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,500
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful St. Lucie River. The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it an excellent medical facility and a home away from home.
As a Pharmacy Technician, a caregiver in this role will support outpatient oncology pharmacy operations at a Cleveland Clinic Florida locations. Responsibilities include preparing sterile medications throughout the day, managing medication and supply inventory and placing orders to maintain appropriate stock levels. The caregiver will help ensure accurate preparation of medications and efficient pharmacy workflows while supporting the specialized needs of outpatient oncology services.
A caregiver in this position will primarily work day shifts, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with start and end times varying by an hour or two based on operational needs. This float position provides coverage across all five Florida hospitals, with most shifts at Martin North. As pharmacy volumes increase, the caregiver may also support Tradition Hospital, Martin Medical Center and Weston Hospital. There are no on-call or holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventory 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.
• Communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner. This includes participating in team huddles and assisting with caregiver and student training.
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• High school diploma or GED
• CPhT through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required within 18 months
• Licensed in Florida as a registered pharmacy technician.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is preferred at time of hire.
• 6 months of hospital 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.
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