Pharmacy Technician - Central Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Central Inpatient unit on a PRN schedule at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The technician will support medication distribution and daily pharmacy operations in a high-volume inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include stocking, dispensing support, inventory management, and collaboration with pharmacists across departments. The role requires walking extensively and opportunities to grow into additional areas exist based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP).
• Within 18 months of hire, obtain CPhT certification and OBOP registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services and support for the Pharmacist.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Fill medications carts daily.
• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
• Repackage bulk medications.

Skills

Distributive services

Medication delivery

Inventory support

Education

High School Diploma or GED (OH OBOP registration)

OBOP Registered Pharmacy Technician

CPhT certification within 18 months

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Central Inpatient, PRN

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C14012

Shift

Variable

Schedule

7:00am-10:30pm

Job Details

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 - Inpatient, PRN supports medication distribution and operational pharmacy services within one of Cleveland Clinic's highest-volume inpatient pharmacies, located on the lower level of the H Building at Main Campus. This role provides exposure to a wide range of service lines, including general inpatient care, oncology, sterile products, operating room services, and pediatrics. Caregivers rotate through various pharmacy functions, gaining experience in medication delivery, carousel operations, triaging requests, answering phones, and managing medication-related communications to support caregivers throughout the hospital. The position involves significant interaction with multiple departments across Main Campus and requires extensive walking throughout the workday. Following successful training and demonstrated competency, caregivers may have opportunities to expand their experience into additional pharmacy practice areas, including IV services, ambulatory pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, home care, and other pharmacy departments based on organizational needs and availability.

A caregiver in this position will work a PRN schedule that includes one weekend every four weeks, consisting of both Saturday and Sunday shifts. Additional shifts may be scheduled based on departmental needs and caregiver availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the Registered Pharmacist.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Fill medications carts daily.
• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
• Repackage bulk medications.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application:

• Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP).
• It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

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 functions of the job while reaching and stretching, and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer functions of job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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