Pharmacy Technician - Operating Room, Evenings

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Operating Room, Evenings at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role supports high-volume inpatient operations with a focus on the operating room, collaborating across oncology, sterile products, pediatrics, and general inpatient care.

Sign-on bonus of $2,500 is available. Responsibilities include medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and daily operational support in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or NHA at hire.
• Active Ohio Board of Pharmacy registration as CPhT/Registered/Pharmacy Technician Trainee at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications including labeling, repacking, non-sterile and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to storage locations accurately and timely.
• Maintain inventories and complete cycle counts and unit inspections.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and document regulatory requirements (temperature logs, training).
• Use information systems and automation to complete tasks.
• Assist training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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 - Operating Room, Evenings

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C14003

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:30am-3:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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.

Key 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Information

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