Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, Inpatient

About the Role

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers an accredited, hospital-based Pharmacy Technician program. As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you will train under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, supporting essential pharmacy operations. This is an intensive 16-week accelerated apprenticeship providing hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Upon completion, graduates earn a diploma and are prepared to take the national certification exam.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. No weekends or holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding and sterile compounding).
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Document regulatory requirements such as temperature logs, scheduled activities, and training in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in team huddles and meetings.
• Use information systems, technology and automation to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain good standing in the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology Program per the student handbook.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 12 months of hire.
• Upon hire, registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 12 months.
• Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 12 months.
• Ability to perform the job while standing, walking, reaching, stretching and sitting for prolonged periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing, and compounding tasks.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range: $15.00 - $150.00 hourly.