Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,250

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient for its Pharmacy-Lutheran Hospital department in Cleveland. The role involves inpatient pharmacy operations, prescription entry, medication prep, Pyxis maintenance, narcotic counting, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure timely distribution.

Part-time with two 10-hour shifts weekly and weekend rotation. Requirements include a high school diploma, CPhT certification or equivalent OBOP registration, and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA required.
• Active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration as CPT/Registered CPT or Technician Trainee required; must update within 6 months if trainee.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescription information and prepare medications for pharmacist review.
• Maintain Pyxis medication dispensing systems and fill narcotic prescriptions.
• Conduct required medication counts and ensure accurate medication preparation.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and fellow technicians to ensure timely distribution to patient care areas.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA

Active OBOP registration as CPT/Registered Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee

Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Pyxis dispensing system

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 - Inpatient

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

Department

Pharmacy-Lutheran Hospital

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

Job Details

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $1,250

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Pharmacy Technician, a caregiver in this role will support all aspects of inpatient pharmacy operations, with cross-training across multiple areas of the department. Responsibilities include entering prescription information, preparing medications for pharmacist review, maintaining Pyxis medication dispensing systems, filling narcotic prescriptions and completing required medication counts. The caregiver will follow established verification processes, elevate discrepancies or other issues as needed and collaborate with pharmacists and fellow technicians to ensure accurate medication preparation and timely distribution to patient care areas.

A caregiver in this part‑time position will work two 10‑hour shifts per week, with weekend coverage required every other weekend. Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.

• Fill medication carts daily.

• Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy.

• Repackage bulk medications.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.

• Six months of outpatient hospital experience preferred.

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.

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