Pharmacy Technician - Community

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,250

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Community at the Main Campus Ambulatory Pharmacy to join a team delivering world-class care. You will assist pharmacists, prepare prescriptions, and support outpatient operations in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a day/evening rotation from 6:45am to 8:15pm with weekend and holiday availability, plus opportunities for professional development and a sign-on bonus up to $1,250 to welcome you to the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program required or six months related experience.
• Must be certified as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB or NHA) on hire.
• Must hold an active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration (CPT/RPT/Tech Trainee).
• If currently a Tech Trainee or Registered Tech, must upgrade to Certified Tech within 6 months.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician Program

PTCB or NHA Certification

Ohio OBOP Registration as CPT/RPT/Tech Trainee

Registration update to CPT within 6 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 - Community

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Ambulatory Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C14013

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:30am-8:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $1,250*

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.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you play an essential role in keeping patients safe and comfortable throughout their experience. At Cleveland Clinic, you will find your position here differs significantly from similar roles at other facilities. Our team will encourage you to explore professional and personal development opportunities, enhance your skills and find your place within the institution. You will do so much more than count prescriptions and ring out patients. You will make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, their families and your fellow caregivers.

A caregiver in this position works a day/evening rotation from 6:45am to 8:15pm, with weekend and holiday availability.

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/GED
• Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program
• Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• In addition to the above requirement, 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
• Please note: 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:

• 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.

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.

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/

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

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