Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

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Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Location

Independence

Facility

Business Operations Center

Department

Infusion Pharmacy-Center for Connected Care

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Variable

Schedule

11:00am-7:30pm/8:30am-5:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 – Sterile Compounding supports the preparation of infusion medications for home delivery patients as part of the Home Delivery pharmacy team. This role is primarily focused on sterile compounding within the cleanroom environment, rotating between antibiotic and TPN hoods to prepare specialized infusion therapies. Working in a highly controlled setting, this caregiver plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, safe, and timely preparation of compounded medications for patients receiving care at home.

A caregiver in this role will work Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts from 11:00am to 7:30pm, with a weekend rotation every 7–8 weeks. Holiday coverage is rotational (8:30am. to 5:00pm), typically two per year (one winter, one summer). On-call responsibilities align with the scheduled weekend, covering Tuesday to Friday prior from 7:30pm to 7:00am, with on-call pay provided. No floating is required.

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/GED   

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

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
• AND it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.  If certified but current status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire.
• Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role.  However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest: https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• 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. 

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