Pharmacy Technician - Retail-Pharmacy; 80hrs Biweekly; Evenings

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement system

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Outpatient Pharmacy Team at the Main Campus. Responsibilities include supporting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, assisting patients, managing inventory, and handling cash transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and Ohio Pharmacy Technician registration; preferred candidates may hold PTCB/ExCPT credentials and retail or ambulatory hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Ohio Pharmacy Technician registration maintained throughout employment.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse populations; capable in fast-paced environments.
• Preferred: active PTCB or ExCPT certification; 6–12 months retail or ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription processing and customer service.
• Maintain inventory, cash handling, and adherence to procedures.
• Operate Epic and related software to support patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio Pharmacy Technician registration

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Main Campus

Bi-weekly Hours: 80

Shift: 1130a-8p M-F, Sat/Sun 9a-8p rotating 8 hour shifts

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.