Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, PRN

Cleveland Clinic • Mentor, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient, PRN supports medication distribution and pharmacy operations for Hillcrest Hospital and the Mentor campus, serving a diverse inpatient population across specialty and critical care service lines. The role is part of a collaborative pharmacy team and includes cross-training in operational areas such as medication preparation and distribution, automated carousel retrieval, delivery to patient care units, IV room support, sterile compounding preparation as trained, neonatal medication calculations, inventory management, and workflow coordination. The technician helps ensure medications are prepared, delivered, and managed safely, accurately, and efficiently to support patient care.

This is a PRN role with a flexible schedule based on departmental needs. The caregiver must be available for at least 4–6 shifts per month, with availability every other week, rotating weekend coverage as needed, and two on-call assignments per year. The posted shifts are day/evening rotation, with schedules of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Upon hire, hold Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA).
• Upon hire, hold active Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician, or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• If registered as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Registered Pharmacy Technician, update the registration to Certified Pharmacy Technician status with the OBOP within six months.
• Be available for at least 4–6 shifts per month and every other week.
• Participate in rotating weekend coverage as needed and fulfill two on-call assignments per year.
• Ability to perform job functions while reaching and stretching, with manual dexterity sufficient for computer functions.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Six months of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for the Registered Pharmacist.
• Refill and maintain automated dispensing systems.
• Fill medication carts daily.
• Prepare orders and maintain pharmacy department inventory.
• Repackage bulk medications.
• Support medication preparation and distribution, automated carousel retrieval, medication delivery to patient care units, IV room operations, sterile compounding preparation as trained, neonatal medication calculations, inventory management, and workflow coordination.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED