Pharmacy Technician, Central Inpatient

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus in a role supporting one of Cleveland Clinic's highest-volume inpatient pharmacies. Caregivers rotate through multiple operational areas, gaining experience in medication preparation and distribution, medication deliveries, automated carousel operations, phone triage, and management of the MAR messaging system. This role is highly active, requiring 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 specialized pharmacy areas, including IV services, ambulatory pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and home care, based on departmental needs.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare medications through selecting, labeling, repacking, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding.
• Deliver medications to appropriate storage locations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate inventories of medications and supplies, and complete inventory audits (e.g., cycle counts, nursing unit inspections).
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and document regulatory requirements (e.g., temperature logs, scheduled activities, training).
• Use information systems, technology, and automation to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with the training of pharmacy caregivers and students.

Schedule & Shift

• Rotating day and evening shifts:
• 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM
• 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Typically, three weeks on day shift followed by one week on evening shift.
• Some may work a consistent evening schedule based on departmental needs.
• Every third weekend is required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six months of related experience
• Upon hire, must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
• Upon hire, must hold an active registration through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) as 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

• Ability to perform job tasks 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.