Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.Â
As a Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:Â Â
• Delegate and direct technical staff functions in assigned pharmacy.Â
• Complete work shift responsibilities and assignments, quality control monitoring, various project-oriented tasks, and training and orientation activities.Â
• Serve as technical resource for new pharmacy-oriented projectsÂ
The ideal caregiver is someone who:Â
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic. Â
• Effectively multi-tasks while paying attention to details and staying organized. Â
• Has previous pharmacy technician experience.Â
• Effectively runs reports, works with excel, and has auditing experience.Â
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Â
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and assigns technical functions within pharmacy to ensure timely and accurate services.
- Interacts with and reviews work of technical staff providing feedback to ensure maximized output and efficiency.
- Creates and presents quality control reports to management regarding team performance and throughput.
- Ensures staff is adequately trained and oriented to the work area.
- Provides onsite retraining as needed.
- Serves as technical resource for new pharmacy-oriented projects.
- Works in staff capacity and possesses ability to perform all technical functions as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred.
Certifications:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
- Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months.Â
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
- Three years of experience in inpatient and/or advanced community practice setting.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a computer.
- Must be detail oriented and have the ability to identify and develop solutions applying appropriate pharmacy standards and policies.
- Must be able to educate/train others including how to plan and direct their efforts.
- Ability to communicate both verbal and written information to all administrative levels throughout the organization.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effective.
Physical Requirements:
- Typical physician demands include the ability to perform functions of the job while standing, reaching, stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of the job.
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching; ability to transport up to 250 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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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