Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy; 80hrs Biweekly; Day Evening

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Outpatient Pharmacy team. This role supports medication dispensing and patient services in a fast-paced environment, utilizing the Epic EMR and Microsoft tools, managing inventory, and handling cash with accuracy.

Ohio registration or trainee status is expected, with opportunities for certification incentives. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as tuition reimbursement and comprehensive health plans through a public employer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy or trainee status.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with outpatient pharmacy processes is preferred.

Skills

Epic EMR

Microsoft programs

Pharmacy skills

Patient service

Inventory

Cash handling

Strategic thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Active Pharmacy Technician registration (Ohio)

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift:

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Join our Outpatient Pharmacy Team!

• Epic – Electronic medical record system
• Microsoft programs
• Pharmacy skills and knowledge
• Patient service / customer service
• Strategic thinking

Location:

Bi-weekly Hours:

Shift:

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Join our Outpatient Pharmacy Team!

Primary Skills Utilized/learned

• Epic – Electronic medical record system
• Microsoft programs
• Pharmacy skills and knowledge
• Patient service / customer service
• Inventory
• Cash handling
• Strategic thinking

Personnel Pharmacy Technicians Will Work With

• Pharmacy manager
• Pharmacist
• Certified Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmacy Technicians

Awards, Recognitions, Or Fun Facts About The Department

• Employee engagement days
• Pharmacy week celebrations
• Company based recognition program

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• 18 years of age or older with no felony convictions.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Trainee with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Maintains registration throughout employment.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Able/willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/active Certified Pharmacy Technician from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or possess an Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Certification from the National Healthcare Association.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a retail pharmacy or a hospital-based ambulatory pharmacy.