Pharmacy Technician - Community

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus in Cleveland, OH seeks a Pharmacy Technician – Community to support a high-volume outpatient pharmacy on the Crile Building second floor, processing 500–800 prescriptions daily. Work with pharmacists to ensure accurate dispensing, efficient workflow, and exceptional patient service in a fast-paced setting.

The role offers full-time schedules (five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6:15pm) with weekend rotation at Euclid Avenue Pharmacy and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the PTCB or NHA.
• Active OBOP registration as Certified/Registered Technician or Technician Trainee with update to certified within six months.
• Apprenticeship program available; trainee status does not qualify for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPhT certification

OBOP registration

Customer service

Hospital experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Formal pharmacy technician training

Tools

POS system

Job description

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

• 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 – Community supports a high-volume outpatient pharmacy located on the second floor of the Crile Building, processing approximately 500–800 prescriptions each day. In this role, caregivers rotate through a variety of pharmacy workflows, including assisting patients at the register, preparing and filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and supporting daily pharmacy operations. Working closely with pharmacists and fellow technicians, this caregiver helps ensure accurate medication dispensing, efficient workflow, and exceptional customer service while contributing to a positive patient experience in a fast-paced community pharmacy setting.

A caregiver in this position will work a full-time schedule of either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7:30am and 6:15pm. Caregivers participate in a weekend rotation at the Euclid Avenue Pharmacy, averaging 7–8 weekend shifts per year, with incentive pay available for weekend coverage.

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

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

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR the National HealthCareer Association (NHA)
• AND 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. If certified but current status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee it is required to update registration status to a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the OBOP within six months of hire.
• Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role. However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest: https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )

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.).