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

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital's team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the Port St. Lucie area. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers a wide variety of services to meet community needs. Here, you will be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.

Cleveland Clinic's inpatient pharmacy areas support distributive and clinical pharmacy services provided by staff pharmacists, clinical pharmacy specialists and pharmacy technicians, supporting units, ORs, PACUs and/or cath labs at Tradition Hospital. As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their experience. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities.

A caregiver in this position works various shifts between the hours of 6:30 a.m. -- 10:00 p.m.** **with every other weekend and 2 holidays

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.

+ Document regulatory requirements, including 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:

+ A high school diploma or GED

+ Licensed in Florida as a Registered Pharmacy Technician

+ Ability to communicate with other caregivers and patients in an effective and positive manner

+ Demonstration of emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships

+ Ability to perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds

+ Basic computer skills

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). CPhT through the PTCB is required within 18 months of hire

+ Six months of hospital experience

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, 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.

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