Pharmacy Technician - Operating Room, Evenings

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 Main Campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Operating Room for evening shifts to support high-volume inpatient pharmacy operations. You will prepare medications, deliver to storage locations, and assist with automation and MAR messaging across inpatient service lines.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, active CPhT (PTCB/NHA) and OBOP registration; training is provided and cross-training is available in IV, ambulatory, and home care areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA at hire.
• Active OBOP registration as CPhT/Registered/Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Must update to a Certified Pharmacy Technician registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications by selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations in a timely, accurate manner.
• Maintain inventories of medications and conduct inventory audits (cycle counts, unit inspections).
• Maintain a safe, compliant work area and document regulatory requirements (temperature logs, trainings).
• Use information systems and automation to complete tasks.
• Assist with training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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

• This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $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 – Operating Room, Evenings supports one of Cleveland Clinic's highest-volume inpatient pharmacy operations at Main Campus, with a primary focus on serving the operating room while collaborating across multiple inpatient service lines, including oncology, sterile products, pediatrics, and general inpatient care. Caregivers receive comprehensive training and support daily pharmacy operations through medication preparation and distribution, medication deliveries throughout Main Campus, automated carousel operations, phone triage, and management of MAR messaging to assist inpatient care teams. This active role requires 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 works either a variable or evening schedule based on the role. Variable shift caregivers rotate between 6:45am to 3:15pm and 2:00pm to 10:30pm, typically working three weeks on day shift followed by one week on evening shift. Evening shift caregivers work 2:00pm to 10:30pm. Both schedules include an every third weekend rotation.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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.

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.).