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

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification incentives

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy operations at MetroHealth Medical Center. You will work with pharmacists and pharmacy managers, handling inventory, cash, and patient service activities.

Qualified candidates will be registered or trainee with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, possess a high school diploma, and demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Trainee with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and maintains registration.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outpatient pharmacy operations with pharmacists and pharmacy manager.
• Manage inventory and cash handling as part of daily tasks.
• Provide excellent patient service and customer support.
• Utilize Epic EMR and Microsoft tools to support dispensing workflows.

Skills

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy skills

Patient service

Customer service

Inventory management

Cash handling

Strategic thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift: Monday Thru Friday 230p-11p, 10a-6p rotating weekends

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: MetroHealth Medical Center

Bi-weekly Hours: 80

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.