Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Middleburg Heights seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support ambulatory pharmacy operations and patient-centered service. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, assisting patients, and maintaining inventory in a newer ambulatory setting.

Qualifications include a valid CPhT (PTCB/NHA) and OBOP registration; minimum education is a high school diploma. A sign-on bonus up to $2,500 may be offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA.
• Registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a CPT/RT/Tech Trainee.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and support for the pharmacist in ambulatory/outpatient settings.
• Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.
• Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.
• Assist with extemporaneous and bulk compounding.
• Operate the point-of-sale system.
• Monitor reorder points and restock prescription and non-prescription items.
• Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.

Education

CPhT certification (PTCB or NHA)

OBOP registration as CPT/RT/Tech Trainee

Job description

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

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

Join the Cleveland Clinic team at our Middleburg Heights Facility, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this role will support pharmacy operations at the Middleburg Heights Family Health Center, which opened in October 2024. The caregiver will provide patient-focused pharmacy services, including filling and dispensing prescriptions, assisting patients with their medication needs, maintaining inventory and supporting drive-through operations. This role provides an opportunity to work in a newer ambulatory pharmacy while helping ensure patients receive timely, accurate and convenient pharmacy services.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM and Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. This role requires coverage for six single weekend days per year at Independence Pharmacy. The pharmacy is closed on holidays, with holiday coverage rotating among Independence Pharmacy caregivers as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the pharmacist in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.
• Prepare prescription orders for dispensing to patients.
• Maintain inventory for the outpatient pharmacy.
• Assist with extemporaneous compounding of prescriptions and bulk compounding of prescriptions and over the counter items.
• Operate the point-of-sale cash register system.
• Monitor and act on reorder points, restock prescription and non-prescription area and remove expiring products.
• Provide multi-pharmacy support in assigned areas as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
• Registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee
• Caregivers with active Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registrations are required to update their registration to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the OBOP within 6 months.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Six months of hospital experience

Physical Requirements

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs. while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $21.50

Maximum hourly: $31.00

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.).