Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic • Slaton, TX

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This Pharmacy Technician supports a high-volume inpatient pharmacy, filling approximately 370–450 medications per day. The role collaborates closely with pharmacy leadership, nurses, and a team of 24 technicians within a family-oriented, fast-paced environment. Technicians may be scheduled across three areas: Triage Shift, managing nursing requests, inventory, and task completion; Carousel Shift, supporting IV room operations, batching, and pyxis deliveries; and Night Shift, working independently with minimal staffing. This position offers valuable experience in inpatient pharmacy operations, teamwork, and patient-centered medication support. A caregiver in this position will work a day/evening rotation from 6:00am to 2:00pm or 3:00pm to 11:30pm with occasional midnights for coverage. Further scheduling requirements include every other weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Six months of related experience OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program
• Upon hire, you must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Understanding of algebraic calculations necessary for the preparation of extemporaneous compounds
• 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). Please note: A status as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee with OBOP does not qualify for this role. However, please visit the apprenticeship program to express interest: https://talentcommunity.clevelandclinic.org/campaign/apprentiship-programs/ )
• 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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED