Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Compounding for the evening shift. You will assist pharmacists with inpatient orders, prepare sterile products, and manage inventory within a high-volume inpatient pharmacy environment.

The role requires completion of a pharmacy technician training program, Ohio Board certification, and PTCB credentials. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program with USP sterile compounding competencies.
• Current Ohio Board of Pharmacy certification and PTCB credential.
• Proficient typing and accurate data entry; ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with inpatient orders, documentation, and stock monitoring.
• Perform sterile compounding of medications in compliance with USP regulations.
• Prepare, deliver, and collect pharmacy items across the facility.
• Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets and perform unit reviews.
• Support with batching, inventory management, and Pharmacy Keeper workflows.
• Answer calls and assist service window customers as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Typing speed

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Ohio Board of Pharmacy certification

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Pharmacy Keeper

Job description

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.

The Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Compounding, Evenings supports high-volume sterile compounding operations within the inpatient pharmacy at Akron General, home to one of the busiest infusion programs in the region. As part of a collaborative, union-represented team, this caregiver prepares hazardous and non-hazardous sterile medications in accordance with established safety and regulatory standards, supports batching and advance preparation of compounded products, receives and manages medication inventory and supplies, and assists with operational pharmacy responsibilities as needed. This role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and compliance, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while supporting exceptional patient care.

A caregiver in this position will work evenings from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday. Requirements include every other weekend and 2 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documentation, monitoring stock for outdated medications and disposing of medications.
• Compound medications according to USP795 regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP regulations. Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP regulations.
• Prepare, deliver and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.
• Re-stock automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks and assigned unit reviews.
• Complete all Pharmacy Keeper activities and inspections.
• Prepackage medications.
• Answer the telephone and assist callers that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.
• Assist customers at the service window.
• Interact with Epic, our dispensing automation software (Pyxis and Carousels) and Pharmacy Keeper.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification and/or licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a pharmacy department training program for Pharmacy Technicians including USP sterile compounding competencies and hazardous drug compounding competencies
• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Proficient typing skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s degree or completion of college coursework
• Compound Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
• Experience in a USP797 compliant sterile products compounding room
• Experience with Epic electronic healthcare record or similar programs
• Experience with Pharmacy Keeper or another IV workflow software system
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work which requires constant standing and walking.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 20 pounds.
• A willingness to perform work which has infrequent disagreeable features and safety hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range:

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.