Pharmacy Technician - Central Inpatient, Variable

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Central Inpatient with day/evening rotation. You will support multiple service lines including general inpatient care, oncology, sterile products, operating room, and pediatrics, performing medication preparation and distribution with cross-training opportunities.

Successful candidates will hold a High School diploma, be a CPhT, and OBOP registration, and can operate in a fast-paced, high-volume inpatient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA is required upon hire.
• Active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration as CPT/Registered CPT or Trainee required; upgrade within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to storage locations accurately and on time.
• Maintain inventories and complete cycle counts and inspections.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and document regulatory requirements.
• Use information systems and automation to complete tasks.
• Assist with training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Skills

Six months of related experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPhT certification (PTCB/NHA)

OBOP registration active

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician - Central Inpatient, Variable

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $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 - Central Inpatient supports one of Cleveland Clinic's highest-volume inpatient pharmacies, serving a wide range of service lines including general inpatient care, oncology, sterile products, the operating room, and pediatrics. As part of a collaborative pharmacy team, caregivers rotate through multiple operational areas, gaining experience in medication preparation and distribution, medication deliveries throughout Main Campus, automated carousel operations, phone triage, and management of the MAR messaging system to support inpatient care teams. This role is highly active, requiring frequent travel throughout the hospital, and offers extensive cross-training opportunities. Upon successful completion of training and demonstrated competencies, caregivers may have the opportunity to transfer into one of several specialized pharmacy areas, including IV services, ambulatory pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and home care, based on departmental needs.

A caregiver in this position will work rotating day and evening shifts, including 6:45am-3:15pm and 2:00pm-10:30pm. Caregivers typically work three weeks on day shift followed by one week on evening shift, though some may work a consistent evening schedule based on departmental needs. Every third weekend is required.

Responsibilities

• 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, and document regulatory requirements such as 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

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six months of related experience
• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
• Upon hire, it is required to hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as either 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

• Six months of hospital experience
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program

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.

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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/