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

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Pharmacy Technician - Medication Access is primarily a bedside-focused role, with caregivers spending significant time delivering medications directly to patients. Caregivers will also support pharmacy operations as needed, including filling prescriptions, assisting patients at checkout, answering phones, and managing inventory. This position involves frequent walking throughout the hospital and provides a combination of patient-facing service and pharmacy operations.

A caregiver in this role will work five, eight-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 5:15pm or 7:45am to 4:15pm with 4-5 weekend shifts required at Main Campus.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Communicate directly with patients and caregivers while performing technical functions within the assigned work area to ensure timely and accurate procurement of prescriptions and documentation within the electronic medical record when required.

Identify potential medication-related access problems and work with patients and the multi-disciplinary team to solve these problems in an efficient and patient-centered manner.

Coordinate education, bedside medication delivery, and medication payment.

Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a seamless medication-related procurement process for patients.

Work with the pharmacy leadership teams to identify areas of opportunity for improved patient experience.

Assist manager in creating, implementing and monitoring quality control programs in assigned area.

Conduct third party prior authorization requests when needed.

Monitor program performance, including patient volumes served and patient experience indicators, serving as a valued resource to identify discharge prescription coverage issues and assist in their resolution.

Complete medication histories or other transitional care activities as assigned per location.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High School Diploma/GED

Upon hire, registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required. Candidate must be eligible for Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is required within 6 months.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is preferred at time of hire. CPhT through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required within 18 months.

Minimum six months related pharmacy experience.

Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program may substitute for the required work experience.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Experience dealing with third party insurance and prior authorization process

Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.50

Maximum hourly: $32.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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

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