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USW Bid Period - 04/16/25 - 04/23/25

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

As a Medication Access Pharmacy Technician, you will provide prescription delivery service to patients in a variety of care settings, including the hospital, Emergency Department or infusion room. You will support Pharmacists, RNs, Case Managers and other staff to promote an effective transition of care while identifying patients eligible for delivery service, delivering prescriptions and ensuring proper payment upon completion. This role is an excellent way to not only improve the treatment experience but also further develop your skills in an innovative healthcare setting.

A caregiver in this position works:

M-T-Th-F 8a-5:30p

Weds off

Sat 9a-1p

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Provide prescription delivery service to patients in various settings, such as the hospital, Emergency Department or infusion rooms, and ensure proper payment upon delivery.

+ Identify patients eligible for delivery service and review drug benefit information for patients, third parties and HMOs to promote a smooth medication procurement process that ensures reimbursement requirements are met.

+ Coordinate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely and accurate procurement of prescriptions and EMR documentation.

+ Identify potential medication-related access and coverage problems and work with the team and patients to solve the problems.

+ Assist the manager in creating, implementing and monitoring quality control programs.

+ Conduct third party prior authorization requests.

+ Complete medication histories or other transitional care activities.

+ Perform all job responsibilities of an inpatient of ambulatory Pharmacy Technician.

+ Build positive working relationships, communicate with the team, attend and participate in team huddles and meetings, assist with training and demonstrate emotional control and intelligence.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

+ Eligible for registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and register within six months of hire

+ Six months of related pharmacy experience OR successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program

+ Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 18 months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Completion of a Formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program

+ Experience dealing with third-party insurance and prior authorization processes

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Cleveland Clinic empowers caregivers to minimize the impacts of healthcare while optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the community. The Department of Pharmacy has a "Greening the Pharmacy" initiative with the goal of leading by example and acting as stewards of our natural resources for the wellbeing of all.

Physical Requirements:

+ Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time.

+ Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job.

+ Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

+ Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities