Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Mentor, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient, PRN supports pharmacy operations at Hillcrest Hospital and Mentor campus, serving a large inpatient population across a wide range of specialty and critical care service lines. This role includes cross-training across multiple pharmacy functions such as medication preparation and delivery, carousel retrieval, IV room support, sterile compounding preparation, inventory management, and medication calculations, including neonatal dosing. Working in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment, technicians play a vital role in ensuring medications are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently to support patient care. This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work as needed from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 11:30pm. Minimum 4-6 shifts per month with every other week availability required. 2 on-call expectations per year with rotating weekend support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must hold an active registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP).
A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role.
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) within 18 months from the date of hire.
Must obtain Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy within 18 months from the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Six months of hospital experience
Inpatient or hospital experience

Responsibilities

Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the Registered Pharmacist.
Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
Fill medications carts daily.
Prepare orders and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
Repackage bulk medications.

Benefits

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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