Lead Pharmacy Technician - Home Infusion Pharmacy

Cleveland Clinic•Business Operations Center, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Technician supports daily operations within Cleveland Clinic’s Home Infusion Pharmacy, working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and clinical teams to meet inpatient medication needs. The role coordinates workflow, serves as a resource for other caregivers, supports sterile compounding activities, assists with technician training, and contributes to Pyxis optimization initiatives. The department has approximately 40 caregivers, including about 15 pharmacy technicians and interns, with an average of five caregivers working per shift. The role rotates through various pharmacy technician positions and requires the ability to perform all technician functions while working in a staff capacity. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM, includes on-call work, and requires a full weekend every sixth weekend. The position is based at the Business Operations Center in Independence.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
Upon hire, active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
If hired with a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician registration, obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within six months.
Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician within the assigned relevant practice area.
Ability to educate and train others, including planning and directing their efforts.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program.

Responsibilities

Interact with and review caregivers’ work, providing feedback to help maximize output and efficiency.
Create and present quality control reports to management concerning team performance and throughput.
Ensure caregivers are adequately trained and oriented to the work area.
Provide on-site retraining.
Serve as a technical resource.
Work in a staff capacity and perform all pharmacy technician functions.
Coordinate workflow and support daily Home Infusion Pharmacy operations.
Support sterile compounding activities, technician training, and Pyxis optimization initiatives.