Pharmacy Technician - Community, PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Willoughby Hills, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Community Pharmacy at Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers a fast-paced, outpatient/ambulatory setting where caregivers play an important role in supporting patient care and daily pharmacy operations. This PRN position supports an average prescription volume of approximately 360–400 prescriptions per day and works closely with pharmacists, fellow pharmacy technicians, and patients in a highly collaborative, team-based environment. Pharmacy Technicians are cross-trained across all work areas and rotate weekly, contributing to shared responsibilities such as prescription typing and filling, customer service and registration support, phone coverage, inventory management, and stocking. With consistent patient interaction and structured daily task lists at each workstation, this role provides a strong entry opportunity into Cleveland Clinic and an excellent foundation for growth within a supportive, ambulatory pharmacy team. A caregiver in this role works Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, primarily on 10-hour shifts. While the pharmacy is closed on weekends, caregivers can pick up 3–4 shifts per month at other open locations, providing flexible support across multiple pharmacy teams. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Follow established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the pharmacy department. Perform packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. Pursue completion of the Cleveland Clinic’s School of Pharmacy Technology program in the first 12 months of employment. Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging and non-sterile compounding). Deliver medications to the 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. Appropriately 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

A high school diploma or GED
Can perform algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds.
Basic computer skills
Must meet all of the following license and certification combination requirements at the time of application: Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP).
It is required, within 18 months from the date of hire: Must obtain a national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA) AND Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Six months of hospital experience
Successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic School of Pharmacy Technology program within 18 months of hire preferred

Responsibilities

Follow established policies and procedures to support functions essential to the operations of the pharmacy department.
Perform packaging, preparation, and distribution of medications, inventory control, customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records.
Pursue completion of the Cleveland Clinic’s School of Pharmacy Technology program in the first 12 months of employment.
Prepare medications (selection, labeling, repackaging and non-sterile compounding).
Deliver medications to the 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.
Appropriately 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.